Award

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Nursery Stock

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 16:40

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, involves the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of nursery stock, such as trees, shrubs, and plants. The process is categorized under the goods industry with a main CPV code of 03450000, specifically focusing on tree-nursery products. The tender, titled "Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Nursery Stock," completes with a contract period beginning 9 February 2026 and ending 8 February 2030. Located in Northern Ireland, the procurement follows an open method through a competitive flexible procedure. The award notice was published on 27 January 2026, with the standstill period concluding on 5 February 2026. This procurement is aligned with Northern Irish devolved regulations and carries a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specializing in horticulture and landscaping services, especially those capable of supplying nursery stock at large scales. The process saw six bids, and successful organisations include ELECTRICAL WORLD LIMITED, various nurseries, and idverde Limited. With an approximate contract value of £1.44 million, it presents substantial growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the horticultural sector. Companies that excel in delivery logistics, quality plant supply, and flexibility to engage in frameworks with competition reopening capabilities, would find this contract highly advantageous. The focus on cost-based criteria will allow competitive pricing to be a significant factor in securing call-off contracts, making it ideal for those offering both quality and cost efficiency.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Nursery Stock

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of nursery stock (trees, shrubs, whips, herbaceous plants, bulbs, etc.).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007291-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ARDMORE GARDEN CENTRE

BEECH GROVE NURSERY

ELECTRICAL WORLD

IDVERDE

PAPERVALE TREES

WHITEISLAND NURSERY & LANDSCAPING

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