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title: "Soft Market Testing for Horticultural Supplies"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Soft Market Testing for Horticultural Supplies

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f487455-4df2-45ad-b04e-0dae024683fc

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise titled "Soft Market Testing for Horticultural Supplies," aimed at gauging market interest in establishing a framework agreement for various horticultural products to supply Blaise Plant Nursery. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 8th April 2021. This initiative falls under the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on horticultural supplies, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Suppliers are encouraged to register their interest through the ProContract e-Tendering System to participate in this early engagement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural supplies, such as nurseries and suppliers of plants, trees, and gardening products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer Christmas trees, climbers, horticultural sundries, and other related products are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Engaging in this tender can facilitate growth by allowing these businesses to establish long-term contracts with Bristol City Council, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Blaise Plant Nursery Soft market Questionnaire for the generation of a Framework Agreement for Horticultural Supplies. Bristol City council is looking for the suppliers to supply Blaise nursery with the following:- Christmas Trees, Climbers, Horticultural Sundries , Houseplants, Nursery Stock , Roses, Soft Fruit, Top Fruit; Trees, Wallflowers etc. Bristol City Council is undertaking soft market testing exercise to gauge market interest in the tendering of the framework agreement for Horticultural supplies for Blaise nursery for the above LOTS. The council is utilising the ProContract e-Tendering System to manage this process and communicate with bidders. You need to log on to the system https://procontract.due-north.com/Login to register your interest for Soft Market Testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bc420f-3269-48ef-a71b-236500c194ae |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 09:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bc420f-3269-48ef-a71b-236500c194ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bc420f-3269-48ef-a71b-236500c194ae
  26th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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