--- title: "Supply of Christmas Trees 2022 TBW054" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36567431-f371-4f95-8ca0-604e32eea563" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36567431-f371-4f95-8ca0-604e32eea563" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36567431-f371-4f95-8ca0-604e32eea563.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36567431-f371-4f95-8ca0-604e32eea563.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-16" --- # Supply of Christmas Trees 2022 TBW054 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36567431-f371-4f95-8ca0-604e32eea563 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36567431-f371-4f95-8ca0-604e32eea563) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36567431-f371-4f95-8ca0-604e32eea563.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a contractor to supply and deliver a minimum of 13 Christmas trees of specific dimensions and quality. The procurement stage is currently at tender, with a closing date of 23 September 2022 at 17:00hrs. The delivery location is Sandwell MBC, West Midlands, and the contract period is set to start on 27 September 2022 and end on 31 January 2023. This tender for the supply of Christmas trees presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in the supply and delivery of trees. Companies well-suited to compete would need to meet the specific requirements outlined by the council, including tree dimensions, quality standards, and delivery deadlines. The open procedure below threshold procurement method offers a chance for suitable contractors to engage with the Sandwell MBC and potentially secure a contract for this seasonal supply project. ## Notice Supply of Christmas Trees 2022 TBW054 The council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to supply and deliver a minimum of 13 Christmas trees: Tree Species: Picea Abies (Norway Spruce), Length: 7 - 8 Metres Width: 4 Metres at base (Minimum) Stem Diameter: 30cm Base Diameter: 30cm (to fit Ferrules) Quality: To be of premium quality and cut, and free from damage Shape: Uniform conical shape, dense even foliage from base to leader, baled/netted to protect branches whilst in transit, and free from any pests and/or diseases. 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 register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other 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: 23 September 2022 at 17:00hrs Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc Delivery Notes Trees to be delivered and off loaded by supplier using suitably equipped craned vehicle Delivery time/Date: 19th-21st of October 2022 between 7am and 2pm Delivery Location :- Sandwell MBC, Taylors Lane Depot, Taylors Lane, Oldbury West Midlands B69 2BW Risk Assessment and method statement to be provided by supplier prior to delivery. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7504c58-06dc-4120-ba52-7cd5a704126b | | 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 | 16 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Sep 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 3DE | | 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 - 03452000 - Trees ## Release History - 16 Sep 2022 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7504c58-06dc-4120-ba52-7cd5a704126b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7504c58-06dc-4120-ba52-7cd5a704126b 16th September 2022 - 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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