Tender

Town Centre Florals

MACCLESFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 12:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Macclesfield Town Council has initiated a public procurement process for the project titled "Town Centre Florals," classified under the industry category of floral-display services. This open procurement, aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Macclesfield's town centre, encompasses the planting, watering, and maintenance of various floral displays, including 104 half circle pole mounted baskets and 72 barrier planters. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4 November 2025. The contract begins on 1 March 2026 and has potential extensions up to 2029. The budget for this service is up to £180,000, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically through the council's dedicated portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality floral design and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing large-scale floral installations would be well-suited to compete, especially as the council allows for the partial fulfilment of the contract, making it accessible to smaller operators. The evaluation criteria will focus on both cost and quality, with a heavier emphasis on cost (60%). Responding businesses should prepare detailed submissions that highlight relevant experience, design capabilities, and commitments to environmental sustainability and social value. This procurement offers a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially establish long-term partnerships with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Town Centre Florals

Notice Description

Specification *Empty, fill, plant, water and maintain (deadhead) 104 half circle pole mounted baskets; (to be put up in Summer only) removal and store hanging baskets over winter period. *Empty, fill, plant, water and maintain (deadhead) 72 barrier planters; (to be planted for summer and planted for winter) 2 large static planters Sunderland St Watering of plants in Corten steel planters (no planting unless requested and no planters on Castle ST) If you can only provide part of the contract, this is acceptable, please clearly state which part you are tendering for e.g. 72 barrier planters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council can chose to extend the contract for one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058901-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77330000 - Floral-display services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MACCLESFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.smith@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 1EA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Macclesfield Central
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

Further Information

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