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Workington Town Centre Floral Displays
Workington Town Council · Local authority
In brief
Workington Town Council was looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
The estimated value is £140,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Workington Town Council is seeking a forward thinking, qualified company with green credentials to manage the floral displays that include baskets, mangers and planters in the centre of Workington. The floral displays will be managed in accordance with sustainable horticultural practices that support biodiversity and are climate positive whilst maintaining a high-quality appeal. Through the coordination of nature-friendly displays and planting schemes and peat free practices, the focus will be on the development of sustainable planting and In-Bloom activities, which have the potential to make a significant contribution to the Council's climate objectives and increase biodiversity throughout…Read the full description
Workington Town Council is seeking a forward thinking, qualified company with green credentials to manage the floral displays that include baskets, mangers and planters in the centre of Workington. The floral displays will be managed in accordance with sustainable horticultural practices that support biodiversity and are climate positive whilst maintaining a high-quality appeal.
Through the coordination of nature-friendly displays and planting schemes and peat free practices, the focus will be on the development of sustainable planting and In-Bloom
activities, which have the potential to make a significant contribution to the Council's climate objectives and increase biodiversity throughout the town.
Workington Town Centre has a tradition of high quality floral and hanging basket displays.
The contractor will be expected to work closely with Officers from the Town Council to achieve the high standards required.
Quantity Description Location
97 Troughs/Mangers Washington Street & Argos Crossing
12 Troughs/Mangers Quayside
24 18" Baskets Washington Square Shopping Centre
57 18" Baskets Murray Road & Finkle Street
4 18" Baskets End of Murray Road & Basket Trees
4 18" Baskets Workington Railway station
7 18" Baskets Harrington Bridge
7 18" Baskets Town Hall, Oxford Street
2 18" Baskets Princess Street Offices
Budget: Approximately £26,000 - £28,000 a year.
The Council owns the hanging baskets and troughs that will be used for this contract.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 060874-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 061828-2025
About the buyer
Workington Town CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
2Awards
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From notice 060874-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025, last updated 2 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.