Scope
Reference
T25/26-005
Description
Tenderers are invited to tender for the supply and delivery of a range of seasonal bedding plants as listed in the provided tender documentation. This tender will be awarded in 3 lots. Tenderers are invited to tender for all or any lots.
Total value (estimated)
- £288,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
the Contract shall be in force for a period of 2 year from the Award Date ("the initial period") following which
the Council shall have the option to renew the Contract after the initial period for a further 3 periods of 1 year each.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
- 03400000 - Forestry and logging products
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
Contract locations
- UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Tenderers are invited to tender for all or any lots
Lot 1. Finished Summer Bedding
Description
Supply of Finished Summer Bedding to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £144,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Finished Winter Bedding
Description
Supply of Finished Winter Bedding to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £72,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Young Plug Plants
Description
Supply of Young Plug Plants to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £72,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
26 August 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 40% |
| Working Practices | Quality | 30% |
| Provision of Contingency Plans | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHT-5875-NTNM
Lagan Valley Island
Lisburn
bt27 4rl
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland