Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Angus Council
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar
DD8 1AN
UK
Telephone: +44 3452777778
E-mail: procurement@angus.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.angus.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
I.1) Name and addresses
Dundee City Council
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee
DD1 1QE
UK
Telephone: +44 1382433401
E-mail: eprocurement@dundeecity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.dundeecity.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
I.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
UK
Telephone: +44 1738475000
E-mail: contracts@pkc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.pkc.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
I.1) Name and addresses
Leisure & Culture Dundee
Leisure & Culture Dundee Headquarters, 1 Shore Terrace
Dundee
DD1 3AH
UK
Telephone: +44 1382431500
E-mail: customer.enquiries@leisureandculturedundee.com
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA17962
I.1) Name and addresses
Dundee and Angus College
Kingsway Campus, Old Glamis Road
Dundee
DD3 8LE
UK
Telephone: +44 1382834834
E-mail: procurement@dundeeandangus.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.dundeeandangus.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00221
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Tayside
Ninewells Hospital
Dundee
DD1 9SY
UK
Telephone: +44 1382660111
E-mail: tay.generalcomments@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00154
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Dundee
Procurement, 3rd Floor, Tower Building, Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
UK
Telephone: +44 1382386810
E-mail: procurement@dundee.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dundee.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00105
I.1) Name and addresses
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
UK
Telephone: +44 1382308995
E-mail: procurement@abertay.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abertay.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement For The Supply And Delivery Of Bedding Plants, Bulbs, Trees & Shrubs
Reference number: AC/24/075/VCS
II.1.2) Main CPV code
03451000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Angus Council is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Bedding Plants, Bulbs, Trees and Shrubs. The Framework will operate on a ranked supplier basis per lot. Further details on the scope of supply and call-off procedures are provided within the tender documents.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Bedding Plants
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the supply and delivery of Bedding Plants to Angus Council and any participating organisations, as required throughout the duration of the Framework. Full specification, delivery requirements and plant quality standards are provided in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
An optional extension period of 12 months may be exercised at the sole discretion of Angus Council.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Trees
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the supply and delivery of Trees to Angus Council and any participating organisations, as required throughout the duration of the Framework. Full specification, delivery requirements and plant quality standards are provided in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
An optional extension period of 12 months may be exercised at the sole discretion of Angus Council.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Shrubs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the supply and delivery of Shrubs to Angus Council and any participating organisations, as required throughout the duration of the Framework. Full specification, delivery requirements and plant quality standards are provided in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
An optional extension period of 12 months may be exercised at the sole discretion of Angus Council.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Bulbs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers the supply and delivery of Bulbs to Angus Council and any participating organisations, as required throughout the duration of the Framework. Full specification, delivery requirements and plant quality standards are provided in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
An optional extension period of 12 months may be exercised at the sole discretion of Angus Council.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Contractors will be required to comply with all specification and service standards as outlined in the tender documents. This includes, but is not limited to, timely delivery of goods, plant quality requirements and agreed seasonal schedules. Performance will be monitored, and poor performance may result in suspension from the framework or contract termination.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 8
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
21/05/2025
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
22/05/2025
Local time: 08:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Q3 2028
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=796530.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Suppliers are required to propose proportionate community benefits aligned with the scale and nature of the contract. Proposals will form part of the quality evaluation and will be scored as part of the sustainability and community benefit criteria. Examples may include the donation of surplus stock, delivery of horticultural workshops or participation in local biodiversity initiatives.
(SC Ref:796530)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=796530
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Forfar Sheriff Court
Sherriff Court House, 22 Market Street
Forfar
DD8 3LA
UK
Telephone: +44 1307462186
E-mail: forfar@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/04/2025