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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has awarded a contract for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of 21 large planters and associated container-grown trees, herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses, and suitable soil mediums at various locations within Glasgow City Centre. The project is categorised primarily under 'General public services' in the public sector, with procurement specifically classified under CPV codes such as 71421000 and 03452000. The procurement process was handled through an open procedure and has now reached the contract award stage. Relevant dates include the signing of the contract on 14th January 2025. The successful supplier is Landcare Solutions (Scotland) Ltd.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in urban landscaping, horticulture, and ongoing maintenance services. SMEs focusing on public space beautification and maintenance would find this contract especially suitable, given the scope that includes a maintenance programme commencing immediately upon the placement of the planters and lasting for 12 months. With the potential for long-term engagement as planters are expected to remain in place for five to ten years, this project represents a significant opportunity for growth and sustained business operations.

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Notice Title

Glasgow City Centre Tree Planters and Maintenance

Notice Description

This requirement is for the purchase, installation and maintenance of 21 large planters, 21 container grown trees, suitable herbaceous perennials/ornamental grasses (approximately 15-20 per planter) and a suitable soil medium in Glasgow City Centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the purchase, installation and maintenance of 21 large planters, 21 container grown trees, suitable herbaceous perennials/ornamental grasses (approximately 15-20 per planter) and a suitable soil medium in Glasgow City Centre. At the point of site placement of the planters, on Argyle Street, Jamaica Street, Union Street and Gordon Street the successful supplier will commence a maintenance programme for 12 months. The repositioning of planters will not affect the fixed maintenance period. The planters are expected to be in place for around 5 years - 10 years

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788348
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523449
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,474 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Landcare Solutions (Scotland) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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