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
Date signed
26 January 2026
Contract dates
- 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
CPV classifications
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 77330000 - Floral-display services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
KPIs have not been set as the contract is fully governed by detailed specification requirements and routine inspection.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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