Published date: 20 October 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 November 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Plants - 03451000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£0 to £120,000

Procurement reference

DN304134

Published date

20 October 2017

Closing date

15 November 2017

Contract start date

5 December 2017

Contract end date

4 December 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Southend is home to a large number of beautiful parks and open spaces. The Council's Parks team participates in the 'Britain in Bloom' competition each year and is renowned for its colourful displays.
The purpose of the tender is to appoint a Primary Contractor and a Backup Contractor, to supply Bedding Plants and Plugs to the Council.

Tender Documents can be accessed via:

https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

The deadline for accessing the documents is: 14:00 Tuesday 7th November 2017.

The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is: 14:00 Wednesday 8th November 2017.

The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 16:00 Wednesday 15th November 2017.

Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents. This includes but is not limited to detail on Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements that are pass / fail and are fully explained with the documentation provided as part of the procurement.

More information

Links

Additional text

Tender Documents can be accessed via:

https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
Victoria Ave
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 0ER
England

Email

procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk