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title: "Supply of spring / summer bedding and horticultural products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059281"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# Supply of spring / summer bedding and horticultural products

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059281

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is spearheading a procurement process for horticultural products under the title "Supply of spring / summer bedding and horticultural products". The procurement is focused on supplying finished plant material to meet various requirements, including BCC Parks' bedding needs and enhancement requirements for BID areas within Birmingham. The framework, set to begin on or around 1st March 2026 for a duration of three years with an optional extension of one year, encompasses competitive flexible procurement, sorted into five lots. As of 17th December 2025, the award process has concluded for Lot 2, which involves finished bedding plants, valued at £113,603.70, awarded to Amethyst Horticulture Ltd and Nottingham City Council.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural products, particularly those capable of supplying bedding plants, compost, and related sundries. The competitive nature of the framework allows for businesses to bid on one, multiple, or all available lots, helping them enhance their market reach and establish long-term contracts with a reputable public authority. Birmingham City Council's plan to engage SMEs further provides an entry point for smaller businesses to become suppliers, fostering business growth through strategic, stable partnerships with a government entity focused on public enhancement initiatives. The framework is tailored for businesses with financial and technical capacities outlined in the tender documentation, making it well-suited for established horticultural suppliers ready to expand their portfolio within Birmingham.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council's framework for the provision of Supply of spring / summer bedding and horticultural products The goods and services are required to be delivered within Birmingham. The framework will commence on or around 1st March 2026 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and funding availability. This framework will supply finished plant material and sundries, so the nursery can carry out its contractual obligations to supply BCC Parks with their bedding requirements, Floral Enhancement requirements for the cities BID Areas, external plant production & provide a service to the public via the retail outlet. The framework agreement will be for the sole use of Birmingham City Council The framework will consist of 5 lots; * Lot 1 The supply of Plant Production * Lot 2 The supply of Finished Bedding * Lot 3 The supply of Horticultural sundries e.g. containers etc. * Lot 4 The supply of Compost * Lot 5 The supply of Speed Planters Tenderers may bid for one or more or all Lots. A maximum of 3 Providers will be appointed to each lot. The Framework Agreement and Call-off Contract have been included in the tender document pack. Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5 were not awarded due to no tender submissions.

### Lot Information

The supply of Plant Production

To Supply a various selection of Perennial, Annual & Pot plant plugs, that are disease free, well rooted & ready to pot on.

Renewal: With the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and funding availability.

The Supply of Finished Bedding Plants

To supply Summer, Autumn & Floral enhancement finished bedding. Must conform to BS3936 & be free from Pest & disease.

Renewal: With the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and funding availability.

The Supply of Horticultural Materials/Sundries

Supply high quality horticultural materials, sundries & some Ad-hoc horticultural supplies. To include nursery equipment such as patio containers & baskets that are required for the general day-to-day running of the nursery & all the associate tasks in plant production.

Renewal: With the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and funding availability.

Supply of Compost

To supply a professional Quality Mix designed to look after plants in hanging baskets, containers, general bedding, potting & multipurpose retail mix. Can be delivered lose, bulk bags or individual bags & must be sourced from FSC certified forest.

Renewal: With the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and funding availability.

The Supply of Speed Planters

To Supply a number of pre-planted speed planter units, that can be used for basket or container planting.

Renewal: With the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and funding availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084062-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £680,000 |
| Lots value | £680,000 |
| Awards value | £113,603 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AMETHYST HORTICULTURE; NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 77120000 - Composting services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 17:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084062-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 14:24 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054733-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 12:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054641-2025
- 2 Sep 2025 at 15:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053277-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084062-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054733-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054641-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053277-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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