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# Supply and Delivery  of  Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-and-delivery-of-horticultural-trees-plants-and-seeds-and-ground-maintenance-materia-ocds-h6vhtk-030af3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Aberdeenshire Council: "Supply and Delivery  of  Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 21 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Aberdeenshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/aberdeenshire-council-ons-s12000034)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 17 February 2022 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 21
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Bedding plants, Flower bulbs, Flower seeds, Grassing services, Herbicides (+15 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKM50
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-030af3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-and-delivery-of-horticultural-trees-plants-and-seeds-and-ground-maintenance-materia-ocds-h6vhtk-030af3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-and-delivery-of-horticultural-trees-plants-and-seeds-and-ground-maintenance-materia-ocds-h6vhtk-030af3#participate

## Description
The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) is to invite bids for the provision and supply of Horticultural / Trees, Plants, Seeds & Ground Maintenance Materials in accordance with the requirements detailed in this document.

## Lots (21)
> **Shared lot scope:** Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
> Applies to lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21.

### Lot 1: Lot 1.1 Bark
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03121000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds
and Ground Maintenance Materials.

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 1.2 Bark Safety Surface
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03121000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 1.3 Potting Compost
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03121000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 1.4 Play Equipment Binder
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 43325000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 2 Topsoil
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 14212410
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 3 Turf
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 77314100
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 7: Lot 4 Top Dressing, Sand, Fertilisers and White Lining Materials
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 14211000, 24440000, 37451710, 44113810
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 8: Lot 5 Grass Seed
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03111000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 9: Lot 6.1 CDA Lances, Herbicides, Pesticides and Cleaner
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 24451000, 24453000, 42924300
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 10: Lot 6.2 Herbicides
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 24453000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 11: Lot 7 Horticultural Products
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03121000, 03450000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 12: Lot 8 Roses
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03451000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Various locations as per tender documents.

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 13: Lot 9.1 Trees
- **Lot id:** `13`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03452000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 14: Lot 9.2 Fruit Trees
- **Lot id:** `14`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03452000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 15: Lot 9.3 Shrubs
- **Lot id:** `15`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03451300
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 16: Lot 9.4 Herbaceous Perennials
- **Lot id:** `16`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03451000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 17: Lot 9.5 Heathers
- **Lot id:** `17`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03451000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 18: Lot 10 Annual Bedding
- **Lot id:** `18`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03451100
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 19: Lot 11 Wildflower Plants and Seeds
- **Lot id:** `19`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03111900, 03451000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 20: Lot 12 Flowering Bulbs and Corms
- **Lot id:** `20`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03451200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 21: Lot 13 Pots, Containers and Seed Trays
- **Lot id:** `21`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16130000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (16)
- **Award:** Lot 1.1 Bark (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, SCOTBARK**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-3895`
  - Value: £203,280 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 9.2 Fruit Trees (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-10`
  - Supplier(s): **J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd.**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-3891`
  - Value: £34,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 9.3 Shrubs (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-11`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd.**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-3891`
  - Value: £175,500 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 9.4 Herbaceous Perennials (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-12`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd.**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-3891`
  - Value: £8,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 9.5 Heathers (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-13`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`
  - Value: £4,750 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 10 Annual Bedding (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-14`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd., Pentland Plants**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-3891`, `GB-FTS-10153`
  - Value: £326,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 11 Wildflower Plants and Seeds (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-15`
  - Supplier(s): **Agrovista UK Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-3892`
  - Value: £82,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 12 Flowering Bulbs and Corms (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-16`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd.**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-3891`
  - Value: £27,500 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 1.2 Bark Safety Surface (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, SCOTBARK**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-3895`
  - Value: £255,400 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 1.3 Potting Compost (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, Green-Tech Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-6569`
  - Value: £61,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5 Grass Seed (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, Green-Tech Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-6569`
  - Value: £46,500 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 6.1 CDA Lances, Herbicides, Pesticides and Cleaner (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Agrovista UK Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-3892`
  - Value: £241,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 6.2 Herbicides (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Agrovista UK Limited, Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-3892`, `GB-FTS-159988`
  - Value: £220,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 7 Horticultural Products (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Agrovista UK Limited, Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, Green-Tech Ltd (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-3892`, `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-6569`, `GB-FTS-3891`
  - Value: £51,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 8 Roses (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-8`
  - Supplier(s): **J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd.**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-3891`
  - Value: £3,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 9.1 Trees (active)
  - Award id: `009139-2023-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Craigmarloch Nurseries Ltd, Hillier Nurseries Ltd, J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd.**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159988`, `GB-FTS-164163`, `GB-FTS-3891`
  - Value: £519,500 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (16)
- **Contract:** Lot 1.1 Bark (active)
  - Signed Value: £203,280
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 9.2 Fruit Trees (active)
  - Signed Value: £34,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 9.3 Shrubs (active)
  - Signed Value: £175,500
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 9.4 Herbaceous Perennials (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 9.5 Heathers (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,750
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 10 Annual Bedding (active)
  - Signed Value: £326,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 11 Wildflower Plants and Seeds (active)
  - Signed Value: £82,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 12 Flowering Bulbs and Corms (active)
  - Signed Value: £27,500
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 1.2 Bark Safety Surface (active)
  - Signed Value: £255,400
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 1.3 Potting Compost (active)
  - Signed Value: £61,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 5 Grass Seed (active)
  - Signed Value: £46,500
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 6.1 CDA Lances, Herbicides, Pesticides and Cleaner (active)
  - Signed Value: £241,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 6.2 Herbicides (active)
  - Signed Value: £220,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 7 Horticultural Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £51,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 9.1 Trees (active)
  - Signed Value: £519,500
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 8 Roses (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000
  - Signed Date: 17/08/2018

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F009139-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-03-29T11:53:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T16:35:13.027Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-030af3