--- title: "TC243 Framework Agreement for Horticultural Machinery and Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2deb5d7-f1cb-4031-936c-264769ce8928" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2deb5d7-f1cb-4031-936c-264769ce8928" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2deb5d7-f1cb-4031-936c-264769ce8928.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2deb5d7-f1cb-4031-936c-264769ce8928.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-21" --- # TC243 Framework Agreement for Horticultural Machinery and Services Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2deb5d7-f1cb-4031-936c-264769ce8928 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2deb5d7-f1cb-4031-936c-264769ce8928) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2deb5d7-f1cb-4031-936c-264769ce8928.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton is currently seeking tenders for the TC243 Framework Agreement for Horticultural Machinery and Services. This procurement falls under the horticultural services category and is located in Bolton, England. The tender is at the open stage of the procurement process, with submissions due by 21st December 2018. The total contract value is £620,000, and the contract is expected to start on 1st February 2019, concluding on 31st January 2022. The open procedure for this tender allows for participation from various suppliers within the industry. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural equipment, maintenance services, and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Suppliers able to provide a range of horticultural machinery on hire or purchase, along with associated maintenance services, would be well-positioned to meet the needs of Bolton Council and potentially other authorities within the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA). ## Notice The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Horticultural Machinery and Services which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority requires a Provider to supply, on both a hire and purchase basis, a range of Horticultural Equipment ("Equipment") together with any required parts and consumables ("Parts"). The Authority may also require the provision of full maintenance services in respect of hired Equipment, as more particularly detailed in the Specification ("Maintenance"). The Authority wants to ensure it has the most cost effective and functional equipment to meet its needs, and is looking for a Provider who it can work with to improve productivity in delivering horticultural services. Tenderer's should note that although this Framework Agreement is to be used and required by the Authority, this Framework Agreement is open to and may be used by other Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA), and Bolton Partners - this includes the following Authority's, Manchester, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Trafford, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Wigan, Blackburn Darwen BC, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Warrington and Transport for Greater Manchester. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1a9e6e-5b8c-4dae-866a-d539ed331cd9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £620,000 | | 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 | BOLTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2018 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1a9e6e-5b8c-4dae-866a-d539ed331cd9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1a9e6e-5b8c-4dae-866a-d539ed331cd9 21st November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=211181bd-87ed-e811-80ef-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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