--- title: "Quotation for the Supply of Summer Bedding Plants" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f5f291d-0cbd-41df-a73b-aadab6ec17a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f5f291d-0cbd-41df-a73b-aadab6ec17a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5f291d-0cbd-41df-a73b-aadab6ec17a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5f291d-0cbd-41df-a73b-aadab6ec17a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-12" --- # Quotation for the Supply of Summer Bedding Plants Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f5f291d-0cbd-41df-a73b-aadab6ec17a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f5f291d-0cbd-41df-a73b-aadab6ec17a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5f291d-0cbd-41df-a73b-aadab6ec17a6.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the supply of summer bedding plants as part of its procurement process. This tender, titled "Quotation for the Supply of Summer Bedding Plants," falls under the horticultural products category. The closing date for submission is 1st February 2018 at 15:00hrs, with the contract period set to commence on 8th February 2018 and conclude on 29th May 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, indicating that any interested supplier can participate in the tender. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in horticultural products, including bedding plants and related items. Companies engaged in the manufacture or supply of horticultural materials will be well-positioned to compete, especially given the estimated contract value of £5,000.00 to £10,000.00. Suppliers should be ready to align with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's requirements, including collecting pots and trays post-planting at no additional cost to the Council. ## Notice Quotation for the Supply of Summer Bedding Plants Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the supply of summer bedding plants, for its parks, highways and other determined public areas. Pots are to be full English type 3.5" 9F for summer bedding and all vac packs, must be plastic. Under no circumstances will polystyrene packaging of any type be accepted. The Contractor will be expected to collect all pots/trays from designated sites upon completion of planting, at no extra cost to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. It is estimated the total value of supply of the bedding plants will be in the region of PS5,000.00 to PS10,000.00. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to go into 'My Tenders' and gain access to all related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 1st February 2018 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a38c9-3b16-42ff-85e9-237113d27a9d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Feb 2018 - 29 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03111900 - Flower seeds - 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products - 03121000 - Horticultural products - 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips - 03450000 - Tree-nursery products - 03451000 - Plants - 03451100 - Bedding plants - 03451200 - Flower bulbs - 03451300 - Shrubs - 03452000 - Trees ## Release History - 12 Jan 2018 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a38c9-3b16-42ff-85e9-237113d27a9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a38c9-3b16-42ff-85e9-237113d27a9d 12th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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