This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has successfully completed the award phase of its tender for the "Supply & Delivery of Horticultural Products". The procurement process involved an open procedure, inviting multiple suppliers to form a framework agreement supporting the Council's Roads and Grounds Maintenance departments. The related contracts cover various horticultural products, including topsoil, herbicides, and sport line marking paint, all to be delivered throughout the Falkirk District. Key dates include the framework commencement from 1 March 2025, with contracts signed on 17 February 2025. The framework agreement will run until 28 February 2029, demonstrating long-term procurement planning to support the Council’s operational requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the horticultural supply industry, including SMEs like Allstone Glasgow Ltd, Green-Tech Ltd, and Agrigem Ltd, as well as larger companies like Agrovista UK Ltd. By participating in this framework agreement, suppliers can secure steady, long-term business with a reliable public sector client. The diverse range of products required caters to various specialist providers, promoting competitive pricing and high-quality standards for public services. Additionally, involvement in such public procurement processes enhances company profiles and can lead to further opportunities within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of Horticultural Products

Notice Description

Framework agreement award for the supply and delivery of Horticultural Products to the Authorities Roads and Grounds Maintenance departments based at Earls Road Grangemouth and throughout Falkirk District sites as required.

Lot Information

Turf Products

Falkirk Council wishes to establish a framework agreement with suitably experienced suppliers for the supply and delivery of Turf Products. Please refer to the specification within the ITT documentation for further details.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Topsoil - Premium Grade

Supply and delivery of Premium Grade Topsoil.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Topsoil - Economy Grade

Supply and delivery of Economy Grade Topsoil.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Topsoil - Bulk Bag

Supply and delivery of Bulk Bagged Topsoil's.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Horticultural Sundries

Supply and delivery of Horticultural Sundries.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Play Grade Woodchip

Supply and delivery of Play Grade Wood Chip. Supplied products must comply with the Government Timber Procurement Policy. Please refer to link provided: - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/timber-procurement-policy-tpp-prove-legality-and-sustainablity. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Herbicides/Pesticides

Supply and delivery of Herbicides & Pesticides products.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Sport Line Marking

Supply and delivery of Sport Line Marking Paint.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Topsoil - General Grade

Supply and delivery of General Purpose Grade Topsoil.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779811
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525201
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

24 - Chemical products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

03416000 - Wood waste

03417000 - Scrap wood

03441000 - Ornamental plants, grasses, mosses or lichens

14212400 - Soil

14212410 - Topsoil

24451000 - Pesticides

24453000 - Herbicides

37451710 - Soccer field marking equipment

44810000 - Paints

44812220 - Water paints

45212213 - Sport markings works

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£346,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
November 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Agrigem Ltd

Agrovista UK Ltd

Allstone Glasgow Ltd

Brewster Brothers Ltd

Fleet Line Markers Limited

Green-Tech Ltd

SCOTBARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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