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Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Derry City and Strabane District Council is currently in the Tender stage for the contract titled "T26-107ENV Summer and Winter Bedding 2027", with a primary focus on supplying bedding plants for public spaces across Derry City, Strabane town, and surrounding areas in Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the agricultural and horticultural products category, specifically bedding plants, with an estimated total value of £90,000. The process is being conducted through an open competition, although it is below the threshold for high-value tenders. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 4th September 2026, using the electronic submission platform, etendersNI. Potential bidders can submit queries until 21st August 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the horticultural and nursery sector, particularly those who can efficiently handle large-scale supply and timely distribution of seasonal bedding plants. Companies specialising in agricultural and horticultural products will find this a fitting opportunity to partner with a local government authority focused on enhancing the environmental quality of public spaces. The contract is segmented into three lots, allowing flexibility for businesses to bid on one or multiple components, encouraging competition among small to medium enterprises with the capability to fulfil the requirements as stipulated. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth through increased local project involvement and potential future opportunities with public authorities.

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Notice Title

T26-107ENV Summer and Winter Bedding 2027

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) places much emphasis on the quality of the environment within the District for the benefit of residents and visitors and the provision of high class and colourful bedding plant displays throughout its public spaces form a major part of current grounds maintenance programme. DCSDC uses a wide range of seasonal bedding plants in its public spaces throughout Derry City, Strabane town and the outlying towns and villages. This tender will take the form of 3 lots as detailed below. Contractors are invited to tender for one, any or all of the job lots but must be able to carry out all and any works outlined within said lots. The contractor will be required to deliver all plants to nominated points throughout the District and timeliness of delivery are crucial. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Supply of Summer Bedding

Supply of Summer Bedding - see tender docs for further detail

Delivery of planted Hanging Baskets and Barrier Planters

Delivery of planted Hanging Baskets and Barrier Planters - see tender docs for further detail.

Supply of Spring Bedding

Supply of Spring Bedding - see tender docs for further detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dde1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074780-2026
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

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

03451100 - Bedding plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT 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
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

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