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title: "Horticultural Supplies Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034366"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-06"
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# Horticultural Supplies Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034366

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Horticultural Supplies Framework," focusing on the procurement of horticultural and nursery products. This open procurement process invites suppliers to submit bids by 11 July 2022. The project aims to provide various horticultural products, including bedding plants, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, and general horticultural materials, with contract periods lasting up to 720 days and opportunities for renewal. The procurement will adhere to community benefit requirements, encouraging suppliers to enhance local contributions through their bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in horticultural supplies, including nurseries, garden centres, and suppliers of landscape materials, to establish or expand their contracts with a regional authority. Given the competitive nature of the procurement, companies that can demonstrate quality and value for money will be well-positioned to succeed. With a framework agreement allowing for multiple suppliers and a commitment to electronic submissions, this procurement initiative opens the door for innovative and community-focused businesses ready to meet the needs of East Ayrshire Council.

## Notice

Framework for horticultural products including bedding plants, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets.

### Lot Information

Bedding Plants

Lot 1- Bedding plants. Annual bulk order through Greener Services with smaller orders placed occasionally via other departments.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Trees and Shrubs

Lot 2 - Trees and Shrubs

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Hanging Baskets

Lot 3 - Hanging baskets. Annual bulk order via Greener Services department with possibility of smaller orders from other Council departments.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Flowering Bulbs

Lot 4 - Flowering bulbs

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Horticultural Materials

Lot 5 - General horticultural materials including bark, compost, tree irrigation and stakes etc.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015552-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Yes, in 2, 3 or 4 years. |

## 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 03451200 - Flower bulbs
- 03451300 - Shrubs
- 03452000 - Trees
- 39298300 - Flower bowls

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2022 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015552-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695150
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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