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CE-67-18 - Supply of Annual Ground Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets & Floral Tubs

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "CE-67-18 - Supply of Annual Ground Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets & Floral Tubs," focusing on goods within the gardening and horticulture sector. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having concluded on 23rd January 2019, with a total contract value of £139,996.20. Relevant suppliers were invited to submit bids electronically by 2nd November 2018, with all activities centred in Ayr, Scotland. The contract was awarded to Craigmarloch Nurseries.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of horticultural products, particularly SMEs specialising in plant supply and landscaping services. Companies capable of meeting the necessary environmental, technical, and insurance standards would find a competitive edge in this tender. Additionally, businesses that can showcase community benefits, such as employment training or sustainability initiatives, are likely to enhance their chances of success in future procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

CE-67-18 - Supply of Annual Ground Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets & Floral Tubs

Notice Description

Supply of Annual Ground Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets & Floral Tubs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Annual Ground Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets & Floral Tubs

Renewal: Two year extension on a (+1) (+1) basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000560773
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345795
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,996 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Anticipated re-tender in 2021.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pds@south-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAIGMARLOCH NURSERIES

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