Scope
Reference
P1113
Description
Birmingham City Council's framework for the provision of Supply of spring / summer bedding and horticultural products
The goods and services are required to be delivered within Birmingham. The framework will commence on or around 1st March 2026 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and funding availability.
This framework will supply finished plant material and sundries, so the nursery can carry out its contractual obligations to supply BCC Parks with their bedding requirements, Floral Enhancement requirements for the cities BID Areas, external plant production & provide a service to the public via the retail outlet.
The framework agreement will be for the sole use of Birmingham City Council
The framework will consist of 5 lots;
• Lot 1 The supply of Plant Production
• Lot 2 The supply of Finished Bedding
• Lot 3 The supply of Horticultural sundries e.g. containers etc.
• Lot 4 The supply of Compost
• Lot 5 The supply of Speed Planters
Tenderers may bid for one or more or all Lots.
A maximum of 3 Providers will be appointed to each lot.
The Framework Agreement and Call-off Contract have been included in the tender document pack.
Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5 were not awarded due to no tender submissions.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 2. The Supply of Finished Bedding Plants
Description
To supply Summer, Autumn & Floral enhancement finished bedding. Must conform to BS3936 & be free from Pest & disease.
Contract 1. The supply of Finished Bedding
Lots
Lot 2. The Supply of Finished Bedding Plants
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £113,603.70 excluding VAT
- £136,324.44 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
This will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
Information about tenders
Lot 2. The Supply of Finished Bedding Plants
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot 1. The supply of Plant Production
Description
To Supply a various selection of Perennial, Annual & Pot plant plugs, that are disease free, well rooted & ready to pot on.
CPV classifications
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 77120000 - Composting services
Date of decision not to award
17 December 2025
Lot 3. The Supply of Horticultural Materials/Sundries
Description
Supply high quality horticultural materials, sundries & some Ad-hoc horticultural supplies. To include nursery equipment such as patio containers & baskets that are required for the general day-to-day running of the nursery & all the associate tasks in plant production.
CPV classifications
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 77120000 - Composting services
Date of decision not to award
17 December 2025
Lot 4. Supply of Compost
Description
To supply a professional Quality Mix designed to look after plants in hanging baskets, containers, general bedding, potting & multipurpose retail mix. Can be delivered lose, bulk bags or individual bags & must be sourced from FSC certified forest.
CPV classifications
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 77120000 - Composting services
Date of decision not to award
17 December 2025
Lot 5. The Supply of Speed Planters
Description
To Supply a number of pre-planted speed planter units, that can be used for basket or container planting.
CPV classifications
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03451100 - Bedding plants
- 77120000 - Composting services
Date of decision not to award
17 December 2025
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
Amethyst Horticulture Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWR-5652-RHTV
London Road, Newington, Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 7NY
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ43 - Kent Thames Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. The supply of Finished Bedding
Nottingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGG-1891-TDCX
Woodthorpe Nursery, Woodthorpe Drive, Sherwood
Nottinghamshire
NG5 4HA
United Kingdom
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. The supply of Finished Bedding
Contracting authority
Birmingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJJ-4826-QMLZ
Council House, 1 Victoria Square
Birmingham
B1 1BB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial and Procurement Services
Email: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government