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Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Floral Containers

Ards and North Down Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Ards and North Down Borough Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 23 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Monday 23 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 23 November 2026

How bids are scored

Methodology 30% · Cost 70%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around October 2030.

What the notice says

Ards and North Down Borough Council has a number of parks and other green spaces in which high-quality floral schemes are provided. The Council is seeking, from competent and experienced Suppliers, tenders for the planting up, installation, maintenance and subsequent removal of Council owned floral containers for use in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 23 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 100800-2026

About the buyer

Ards and North Down Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

23

Awards

12

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

All tenders and awards from Ards and North Down Borough Council

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From notice 100800-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 26 October 2026.