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title: "Purchase of Plants and Trees"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Purchase of Plants and Trees

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7478ad5c-3731-48e6-95e0-daee92a05bb0

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council is inviting tenders for the procurement of a variety of plants and trees. The tender title is "Purchase of Plants and Trees," falling under the industry category of Horticultural and nursery products. The tender period ends on October 14, 2022, and the contract period will run from October 28 to November 29, 2022. The procurement method is an Open procedure, with delivery addresses in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for suppliers of horticultural products to engage with Ipswich Borough Council and potentially become a supplier of quality trees and plants. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses involved in the cultivation and supply of plants and trees, especially those with eco-friendly practices, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The council is looking for a suitable supplier of quality trees and plants. Please note: IBC has a no single use plastic policy - where possible, plants and trees will be supplied in plastic containers. If this is not possible, it will be necessary for IBC to have the containers collected at no extra cost. The plants and trees will need to be grown in coir free and peat free compost. Please quote for all/any items that you are able to supply from Appendix B (the pricing document) If you are unable to supply a specific item, but are able to offer an alternative, please detail this and price accordingly. It is not guaranteed that we will purchase all items quoted and we may use more than one supplier to fulfil our requirements. We will raise a Purchase Order to the successful bidder/bidders for the required items Additional information: You are invited to provide a quotation for the following requirement. Please submit all prices and any clarification questions through the Suffolk sourcing system Suffolk.Sourcing@suffolk.gov.uk. If you have any questions relating to this invitation to quote, please contact us at procurement@ipswich.gov.uk. Please type "Plants and Trees/OO" in the subject field of your email. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7cc047-5452-4464-8328-1c7234528d42 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2022 - 29 Nov 2022 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture
- 03111900 - Flower seeds
- 03117000 - Plants used in specific fields
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2022 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7cc047-5452-4464-8328-1c7234528d42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7cc047-5452-4464-8328-1c7234528d42
  6th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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