--- title: "Hanging, watering and feeding of Thetford Town Council's hanging baskets, barrier baskets, planters and window troughs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e67d04bd-9023-430d-95f5-089ff132b930" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e67d04bd-9023-430d-95f5-089ff132b930" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e67d04bd-9023-430d-95f5-089ff132b930.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e67d04bd-9023-430d-95f5-089ff132b930.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER" published: "2018-12-20" --- # Hanging, watering and feeding of Thetford Town Council's hanging baskets, barrier baskets, planters and window troughs Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e67d04bd-9023-430d-95f5-089ff132b930 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e67d04bd-9023-430d-95f5-089ff132b930) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e67d04bd-9023-430d-95f5-089ff132b930.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council is currently seeking quotations for the hanging, watering, and feeding of their floral displays, including hanging baskets and planters, for the years 2019 to 2021. This tender, identified as TTC/18/003, falls under the category of agricultural and horticultural services and has an estimated contract value of £5,000. Quotations must be submitted by noon on 18 January 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 24 May 2019 and concluding on 22 October 2021. The procurement method is open, inviting all interested parties to participate. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the horticultural sector. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include those with experience in maintaining public floral displays, particularly those able to provide evidence of previous similar projects and adhere to health and safety regulations. This tender not only allows for participation in a valuable community service but also enables companies to establish long-term relationships with local authorities, enhancing their reputational and operational capacities. ## Notice Wednesday, 21 November 2018 Tender Thetford Town Council Is Seeking Quotations for the hanging, watering and feeding of their hanging baskets, barrier baskets, planters and window troughs for 2019- 2021. Contract Length: 1 year and 3 year price TTC/18/003 Please find attached a specification for a tender for the watering and maintenance of Thetford's floral displays. Quotation Requirements: A fully costed quotation for the works for 1 year and 3 years. The council requires a copy of your public liability insurance, health and safety policy, method statement and risk assessment. 2 examples of similar projects you have undertaken, and 2 references Failure to supply any of the information requested in the attached specification will result in the Tender being rejected. Contact name and number: Roz Barnett, Amenities Land and Property Officer, 07553 388552 (01842) 754247. Quotations to be received by noon, Friday 18th of January 2019. Tender to be sent in sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - Watering Floral Displays For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP Tel: (01842) 754247 Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. Should you require further information over and above the tender requirements then please do not hesitate to call. Yours sincerely Tina Cunnell BSc (Hons) Town Clerk Additional information: Please not there is an error in the tender documents and it should state 129 hanging baskets not 89. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8326729e-9288-4d2e-86f1-b371b5c01cd6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 May 2019 - 22 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 09:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8326729e-9288-4d2e-86f1-b371b5c01cd6 - 26 Nov 2018 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8326729e-9288-4d2e-86f1-b371b5c01cd6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8326729e-9288-4d2e-86f1-b371b5c01cd6 20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09df4814-ac2b-4e98-9077-e73fbdce4524 Tender Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b3c2351-f64c-45ea-97c6-037947f17b19 Tender Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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