Tender

Summer Bedding Plants 2026

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of summer bedding plants for the year 2026. The tender, issued under reference DN799236, falls under the "goods" category and is open for small and medium-sized enterprises to participate. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties should submit their bids by 12:00 noon on 17th December 2025. The contract, valued at £31,200, will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st July 2026. The project location is Lancaster, United Kingdom, and it specifically targets businesses capable of supplying live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings, and slips.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in horticulture and plant supply to expand their reach and secure a contract with a local government authority. Small to medium-sized nurseries and wholesale plant suppliers who can meet the specifications and delivery schedules would find this tender particularly advantageous. By engaging with public sector contracts, suppliers can enhance their business portfolio, increase revenue streams, and establish long-term relationships with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Summer Bedding Plants 2026

Notice Description

Supply of bedding plants for the summer of 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078724-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Stephen Bowes
Contact Email
sbowes@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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