---
title: "EF0089 Supply of bulbs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788013"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-29"
---

# EF0089 Supply of bulbs

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788013

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## Summary

Fife Council has completed the procurement process for the "EF0089 Supply of bulbs". This procurement falls under the general public services industry category and targets the UKM72 region, specifically Glenrothes, Fife. The process engaged a direct award method due to technical reasons, bypassing the call for competition stage. The contract was awarded and signed on 29th October 2024. The total contract value is £69,994 GBP, and the supplier chosen for this contract is Lubbe & Sons (Bulbs) Ltd.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the horticulture or agricultural supplies sector, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of bulbs. The procurement method employed, a direct award without prior publication, highlights the importance of maintaining strong, direct relations and a reputation for reliability with public sector bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to fulfil specialised or technically exclusive contracts would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The completion of this contract by Lubbe & Sons demonstrates the potential for business growth through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Supply of bulbs

### Procurement Information

Due to an internal technicality, a direct award was made to the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522742 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,994 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUBBE & SONS (BULBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03451200 - Flower bulbs

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522742

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522742
  EF0089 Supply of bulbs - Supply of bulbs

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788013

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