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title: "DN704687"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-991cbb40-bbee-4eae-bad9-ffd2d8dcb918"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-22"
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# DN704687

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-991cbb40-bbee-4eae-bad9-ffd2d8dcb918

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## Summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking suppliers for the procurement of bedding plants to be used across all council-owned flowerbeds, totaling around 147,000 plants. The council prefers suppliers accredited to British standards or equivalent and encourages minimal use of peat in the plant growing process. The tender is open with a value of £60,000 in GBP, and the deadline for submissions is on January 19th, 2024. The contract period is expected to begin on February 19th, 2024, and end on August 31st, 2024. The procurement falls under the goods category and is specified as an Open Procedure (below threshold).

This tender opportunity from South Tyneside Council presents a chance for suppliers specialising in the plant industry to secure a contract for the supply of bedding plants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Businesses interested in sustainable practices and meeting British accreditation standards for plant production would find this opportunity particularly suitable. The engagement period with the council requires adherence to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of English courts for any agreements related to the contract. The location of delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

South Tyneside Council wishes to procure bedding plants for all of the council-owned flowerbeds, some 147,000 plants in total. The Council would prefer to engage with a supplier who is accredited to British standard, or similarly approved. Minimal use of peat in the growing process is also preferred. Tender documentation is available to be downloaded on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com - this will then grant access to the tender documentation. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once you have registered you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation. Tenders and all supporting documentation must be priced in Sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff1e1e9-6d75-4534-ab96-815d2ad98019 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2023 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff1e1e9-6d75-4534-ab96-815d2ad98019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff1e1e9-6d75-4534-ab96-815d2ad98019
  22nd December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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