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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1.1 Bark
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds
and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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
Lot 1.2 Bark Safety Surface
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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
Lot 1.3 Potting Compost
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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
Lot 1.4 Play Equipment Binder
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
43325000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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
Lot 2 Topsoil
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14212410
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Turf
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77314100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Top Dressing, Sand, Fertilisers and White Lining Materials
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14211000
44113810
24440000
37451710
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Grass Seed
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6.1 CDA Lances, Herbicides, Pesticides and Cleaner
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42924300
24453000
24451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6.2 Herbicides
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24453000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 Horticultural Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03450000
03121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 Roses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 13
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9.1 Trees
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 14
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9.2 Fruit Trees
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 15
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9.3 Shrubs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 16
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9.4 Herbaceous Perennials
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 17
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9.5 Heathers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 18
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 Annual Bedding
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 19
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11 Wildflower Plants and Seeds
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03111900
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 20
II.2.1) Title
Lot 12 Flowering Bulbs and Corms
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03451200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
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: 21
II.2.1) Title
Lot 13 Pots, Containers and Seed Trays
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations as per tender documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and Delivery of Horticultural / Trees, Plants and Seeds and Ground Maintenance Materials.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 70
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:
The council reserves the option to extend up to a period of 12 months.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The council reserve the right to purchase additional items.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Question 4A.1 - Bidder is required to provide a certificate from the registrar of companies stating that he is certified as incorporated or registered or, where he is not so certified, a certificate stating that the person concerned has declared on oath that he is engaged in the profession in a specific place under a given business name.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Question 4B.5.1 - It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated.
Question 4B.6 - The Authority will use the independent credit scoring organisation, Creditsafe, to check the financial status of the Bidders and may involve further detailed financial checking/assessment.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Employers Liability Insurance minimum of GBP5m
Public Liability Insurance minimum of GBP5m
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.
Section 4C in SPD
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Bidders should hold a UKAS (or Equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate for compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent.
Bidders should hold a UKAS (or Equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate for compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or has a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety management, endorsed by Senior Management or equivalent. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work and set out responsibilities for Health & Safety management at all levels within the organisation.
Bidders should hold a UKAS (or Equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate for compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate, or, has a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Environmental management, endorsed by Senior Management or equivalent. This policy must include and describe the bidders environmental emergency response procedures including the preparedness and response procedures for potential accidents and emergency response situations that give rise to significant environmental impacts.
The bidder must confirm that they will provide certificates of authenticity where required.
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