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title: "Spring Bulbs for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD"
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# Spring Bulbs for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8426e3aa-d35f-43cb-adbc-52e65a3f757f

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of spring bulbs intended for their Spring 2027 bedding display. With a focus on horticultural and nursery products, the tender falls under the industry category of horticultural services. This open procurement procedure, which was officially awarded on 18th March 2026, involves the supply and delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. The contract period is set to begin on 15th April 2026 and conclude on 15th April 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for suppliers in the horticultural goods industry to expand their market presence by aligning with a public body like Bedford Borough Council. Businesses specializing in the growth, supply, and delivery of horticultural products could particularly benefit from such opportunities. Although the process is not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSE organisations, established suppliers capable of fulfilling large-volume orders efficiently stand well-suited to compete and grow through such partnerships. The successful supplier for this contract is LUBBE & SONS (BULBS) LTD, a reputable name in the bulb industry.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of the supply and delivery of Spring Bulbs for use in the Spring 2027 bedding display

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87e4d35-60fc-4698-98bd-c4ba06c5b7f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,638 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUBBE & SONS (BULBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87e4d35-60fc-4698-98bd-c4ba06c5b7f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87e4d35-60fc-4698-98bd-c4ba06c5b7f8
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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