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.
Lot 1. Finished Summer Bedding
Description
Supply of Finished Summer Bedding to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Lot 2. Finished Winter Bedding
Description
Supply of Finished Winter Bedding to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Contract 1. LOT 1 Finished Summer Bedding
Lots
Lot 1. Finished Summer Bedding
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 November 2025 to 11 November 2027
- Possible extension to 11 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1+1+1
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
Contract locations
- UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Contract 2. LOT 2 - Finished Winter Bedding
Lots
Lot 2. Finished Winter Bedding
Supplier
Contract value
- £125,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 November 2025 to 11 November 2027
- Possible extension to 11 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1+1+1
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
Contract locations
- UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Finished Summer Bedding
- 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. Finished Winter Bedding
- 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. Young Plug Plants
Description
Supply of Young Plug Plants to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
CPV classifications
- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
- 03400000 - Forestry and logging products
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
Date of decision not to award
28 October 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
PENTLAND PLANTS LIMITED
- Companies House: SC259669
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXYL-9792-YDYD
6 Pentland Nurseries
Loanhead
EH20 9QG
United Kingdom
Email: sales@pentlandplants.co.uk
Website: http://www.pentlandplants.co.uk
Region: UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. LOT 1 Finished Summer Bedding
Contract 2. LOT 2 - Finished Winter Bedding
Contracting authority
Lisburn & 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