Scope
Reference
T2646
Description
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 1. Supply and delivery of high-quality bedding plants
Description
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. Maintenance, removal and emptying of floral displays service
Description
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.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. Supply and delivery of high-quality bedding plants
Lot 2. Maintenance, removal and emptying of floral displays service
Supplier
Contract value
- £820,000 excluding VAT
- £984,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 22 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2029
- Possible extension to 1 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 2 yeats (1+1).
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 77330000 - Floral-display services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Supply and delivery of high-quality bedding plants
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Maintenance, removal and emptying of floral displays service
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot 3. Delivery and Off-loading of Forcing and Bedding Bulbs
Description
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.
CPV classifications
- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
Date of decision not to award
16 December 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Hannas Nursery
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBV-3725-MHPW
16 Hanna's Road
Larne
BT40 2SZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@hannasnurseries.com
Region: UKN0F - Mid and East Antrim
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Belfast City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXY-5321-CGZM
9-21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
United Kingdom
Email: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland