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title: "T2646 - Provision of Bedding Plants, Bedding Bulbs and Associated Floral Display Services"
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# T2646 - Provision of Bedding Plants, Bedding Bulbs and Associated Floral Display Services

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df29

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has finalised the procurement process for the tender titled "T2646 - Provision of Bedding Plants, Bedding Bulbs and Associated Floral Display Services." This tender involved the provision of high-quality bedding plants, bedding bulbs, and maintenance services across various council premises as part of the "Belfast in Bloom" initiative. The procurement process employed an open procedure, with the tender status now marked as complete. Key dates include the contract signing on 26th January 2026, and the contract commencement date on 2nd February 2026, extending potentially to 1st February 2031 with renewal options. The industry category is mainly focused on goods, specifically under CPV codes for bedding plants and floral-display services, operating within the United Kingdom, particularly in Belfast and Larne areas.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hannas Nursery, which secured the contract. Businesses specialising in horticulture, landscaping, and maintenance services are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Moreover, with the high emphasis on quality, cost, and social value, companies with proven expertise, competitive pricing structures, and a commitment to community enhancement are likely to thrive. The multi-lot structure encourages participation from businesses capable of delivering specific segments of the larger project, enhancing the potential for diverse business growth and collaboration with local authorities.

## Notice

This Contract is for the Supply and delivery of high-quality bedding plants, bedding bulbs and Maintenance, removal and emptying of floral displays service across a number of Council locations 'the Premises' under the following Lots: Lot 1 - Supply and delivery of high-quality bedding plants Lot 2 - Maintenance, removal and emptying of floral displays service Lot 3 - Delivery and Off-loading of Forcing and Bedding Bulbs Lot 1 Goods - will provide the supply and delivery of High-Quality Summer and Winter Bedding Plants. Belfast City Council has a number of parks and open spaces in which high quality floral bedding schemes are provided . Lot 2 Services - will provide maintenance, removal and emptying of floral displays service. Belfast City Council's City & Neighbourhood Services Department supports the "Belfast in Bloom" initiative by providing hanging baskets, flower towers, and planters across the city during the summer season. To maintain these displays to a high standard, the Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to carry out maintenance and end-of-season removal. All floral containers remain the property of the Council. Lot 3 Goods - will provide the supply, delivery and off-loading of good quality forcing and bedding bulbs to be delivered to 4 park sites during fixed dates in the months of September and October throughout the contract duration.

### Lot Information

Supply and delivery of high-quality bedding plants

The supply and delivery of High-Quality Summer and Winter Bedding Plants. Belfast City Council has a number of parks and open spaces in which high quality floral bedding schemes are provided .

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1).

Maintenance, removal and emptying of floral displays service

Lot 2 Services - will provide maintenance, removal and emptying of floral displays service. Belfast City Council's City & Neighbourhood Services Department supports the "Belfast in Bloom" initiative by providing hanging baskets, flower towers, and planters across the city during the summer season. To maintain these displays to a high standard, the Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to carry out maintenance and end-of-season removal. All floral containers remain the property of the Council.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1).

Delivery and Off-loading of Forcing and Bedding Bulbs

Lot 3 Goods - will provide the supply, delivery and off-loading of good quality forcing and bedding bulbs to be delivered to 4 park sites during fixed dates in the months of September and October throughout the contract duration.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006484-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-02-07 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £820,000 |
| Contracts value | £820,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANNAS NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 77330000 - Floral-display services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006484-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 11:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002587-2026
- 12 Nov 2025 at 09:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073011-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006484-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002587-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073011-2025
  12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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