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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, located at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, has conducted a tender for "The Supply of Horticultural Materials", which is intended to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of essential horticultural items such as spring bulbs, bedding plants, and Christmas trees. This procurement was initiated on 29th August 2018 under an open procedure, with the tendering period concluding on 14th September 2018. The awards were made on 14th January 2019, and the contracts are valued at £180,000 each, covering various lots related to horticultural supplies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the horticultural sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the production and supply of seasonal plants and gardening materials. Companies that can fulfil the requirements of the framework, including timely delivery and compliance with insurance and health and safety standards, are well-suited to compete. Given the framework's focus on community benefits and responsiveness to operational needs, businesses that demonstrate these capacities may find greater chances for successful bidding and long-term partnerships with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Horticultural Materials

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council's Environment and Infrastructure Service require the existence of a Framework Agreement for the flexible supply of Horticultural Materials for the provision of spring bulbs, spring & summer bedding plants and Christmas trees to react to operational priorities during the period of the Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Spring Bulbs, Horticultural Materials

Renfrewshire Council's Environment and Infrastructure Service require the existence of a Framework Agreement for the flexible supply of Horticultural Materials for the provision of spring bulbs, spring & summer bedding plants and Christmas trees to react to operational priorities during the period of the Framework The Framework Agreement will be established in 3 Lots as detailed below. Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of Spring Bulbs; Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of Seasonal Bedding; Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Christmas Trees; The number of Call Offs procured through this Framework Agreement will, in the main, be influenced by changing budgetary requirements and operational priorities of the Council.. Economic Operators maybe excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT in PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be for a period of two years with an option to extend for up to 12 months

Lot 2 - Seasonal Bedding, Horticultural Materials

Renfrewshire Council's Environment and Infrastructure Service require the existence of a Framework Agreement for the flexible supply of Horticultural Materials for the provision of spring bulbs, spring & summer bedding plants and Christmas trees to react to operational priorities during the period of the Framework The Framework Agreement will be established in 3 Lots as detailed below. Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of Spring Bulbs; Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of Seasonal Bedding; Lot 3 - Supply and Delivery of Christmas Trees; The number of Call Offs procured through this Framework Agreement will, in the main, be influenced by changing budgetary requirements and operational priorities of the Council.. Economic Operators maybe excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000555587
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352267
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

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


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

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

03452000 - Trees

42131300 - Christmas trees and other assemblies of valves

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2018 - 6 Oct 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Lubbe & Sons (Bulbs) Ltd

Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329703
    The Supply of Horticultural Materials - Renfrewshire Council's Environment and Infrastructure Service require the existence of a Framework Agreement for the flexible supply of Horticultural Materials for the provision of spring bulbs, spring & summer bedding plants and Christmas trees to react to operational priorities during the period of the Framework
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352267
    The Supply of Horticultural Materials - Renfrewshire Council's Environment and Infrastructure Service require the existence of a Framework Agreement for the flexible supply of Horticultural Materials for the provision of spring bulbs, spring & summer bedding plants and Christmas trees to react to operational priorities during the period of the Framework

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