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/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
I.1) Name and addresses
Tayside Contracts
Contracts House, 1 Soutar Street
Dundee
DD3 8SS
UK
Telephone: +44 1382834114
E-mail: tcprocurement@tayside-contracts.co.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.tayside-contracts.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12383
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.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 for the Supply and Delivery of Horticultural Products and Fertilisers
Reference number: AC/24/074/VCS
II.1.2) Main CPV code
03100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Angus Council seeks to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply and delivery of horticultural products including bulk materials, chemicals, fertilisers, grass seed and landscaping bark. The framework will support grounds maintenance and landscaping operations across participating public sector organisations.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
700 000.00
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
Bulk Items
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14210000
03100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Tayside, Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of bulk horticultural materials to support grounds maintenance, landscaping and open space operations. Further details are provided within the tender documentation.
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:
12-month optional extension period(s).
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Chemicals
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24450000
37410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Tayside, Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of horticultural chemicals to support grounds maintenance, landscaping and open space operations. Further details are provided within the tender documentation.
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:
12-month optional extension period(s).
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Fertilisers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24440000
24400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Tayside, Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fertilisers to support grounds maintenance, landscaping and open space operations. Further details are provided within the tender documentation.
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:
12-month optional extension period(s).
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Grass Seed
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03111000
77314100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Tayside, Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of grass seed products to support grounds maintenance, landscaping and open space operations. Further details are provided within the tender documentation.
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:
12-month optional extension period(s).
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Landscaping Bark
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03100000
03120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
UKM77
Main site or place of performance:
Tayside, Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of landscaping bark products to support grounds maintenance, landscaping and open space operations. Further details are provided within the tender documentation.
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:
12-month optional extension period(s).
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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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 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: 15
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:
03/08/2026
Local time: 09:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
03/08/2026
Local time: 09:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
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
The estimated contract value provided within this notice is based on historic expenditure and anticipated demand. The value is indicative only and does not represent a guarantee of spend by any participating organisation.
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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:
Tenderers will be invited to propose community benefits that are proportionate to the scale and nature of the contract. Examples may include support for schools, community groups, environmental initiatives or educational activities. Further details are provided within the tender documentation.
(SC Ref:835419)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=835419
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
24/06/2026