--- title: "Supply of Flowers and Floral Displays" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a8ea1e4b-27bd-4445-b91f-4afc5df6e70f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8ea1e4b-27bd-4445-b91f-4afc5df6e70f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8ea1e4b-27bd-4445-b91f-4afc5df6e70f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8ea1e4b-27bd-4445-b91f-4afc5df6e70f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2020-07-01" --- # Supply of Flowers and Floral Displays Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8ea1e4b-27bd-4445-b91f-4afc5df6e70f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8ea1e4b-27bd-4445-b91f-4afc5df6e70f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8ea1e4b-27bd-4445-b91f-4afc5df6e70f.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick has issued a tender for the supply of flowers and floral displays, aiming to establish a framework agreement for fresh and artificial floral arrangements, as well as planter items. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 12 August 2020. The contract, anticipated to commence on 14 September 2020, will span a year, ending on 13 September 2021. Bidders may submit proposals for one or more of the three lots available, which include options for one-off projects, long-term hire, and ad-hoc requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure, operating below threshold limits, with delivery expected at the main campus located in Coventry, West Midlands, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in floral services, particularly those offering innovative floral arrangements or related products. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in both fresh and artificial floral displays may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence by catering to the needs of a prominent educational institution. Additionally, those with capabilities in long-term rental services for floral displays are encouraged to participate, as suppliers may benefit from regular contracts across different categories, enhancing business sustainability and growth in the floral industry. ## Notice The University of Warwick has a requirement is seeking proposals from suppliers of fresh and artificial floral displays, planter arrangements and associated items with a view to forming framework agreement to meet the University's needs. The agreement will cover decorative plant arrangements of a mix of both fresh and artificial flowers for events on campus and delivery outside of the University, along with long term hire of displays for University Departments. The Framework will be split into three lots, detailed below. Lot 1 - One-off Projects Lot 2 - Long Term Hire Lot 3 - Ad Hoc and Small Scale Requirements It is anticipated that the agreement will be awarded to a minimum of one supplier in each lot. Bidders may tender for one or more of the lots; where efficiencies may exist for award to be made to a sole supplier across lots, this should be detailed in supplier tender returns. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : University of Warwick Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bf4488-f962-4041-88e3-03305bb2f823 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 1 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2021 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03121200 - Cut flowers - 03121210 - Floral arrangements - 39293200 - Artificial flowers - 39298300 - Flower bowls - 77330000 - Floral-display services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2020 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bf4488-f962-4041-88e3-03305bb2f823 - 1 Jul 2020 at 14:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bf4488-f962-4041-88e3-03305bb2f823 - 1 Jul 2020 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bf4488-f962-4041-88e3-03305bb2f823 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bf4488-f962-4041-88e3-03305bb2f823 1st July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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