West Suffolk Council - INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BEDDING PLANTS for Summer '27 and Spring '26

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is inviting quotations for the supply and delivery of bedding plants for Summer 2027 and Spring 2026. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open competition method, classified under the agricultural industry (CPV code 03000000). The contract location is in the UK region UKH14, with submissions due by 15:00 on Monday, 6th July 2026. The council is operating below the threshold for this procurement, with a total estimated contract value of £40,000. This opportunity is open to interested parties who register and express their interest to access full documentation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the agricultural sector, particularly those specialising in horticulture and plant supply, to expand their reach and secure a government contract with West Suffolk Council. Companies adept in delivering high-quality floral products that meet specific seasonal requirements are well-suited for this tender. The structured procurement process ensures transparency and fair competition, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to grow their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

West Suffolk Council - INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BEDDING PLANTS for Summer '27 and Spring '26

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the DELIVERY OF BEDDING PLANTS for Summer '27 and Spring '26 This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1500 hours on Monday 6 July 2026 . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. Please note that the suppliers will ned a CDP Code to submit a tender for this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b626
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056736-2026
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

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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