Tenders/Contract for Machine Bulb Planting

Contract for Machine Bulb Planting

City & County of Swansea

Published: Sep 28, 2026

Updated: Sep 28, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Swansea Council intends to undertake pre-market engagement for the machine planting of various bulb mixes at locations across Swansea. The mixes must provide long flowering periods, strong visual displays and benefits for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The butterfly and bee mixes should flower from February to July, with planting densities of approximately 120 bulbs per m² and 450 bulbs per m² respectively. The native mix should flower from February to May and be planted at approximately 300 bulbs per m². The total planting areas are 694 m² for the butterfly mix, 405 m² for the bee mix and 15 m² for the native mix. Planting will take place on grass verges and other grassed areas throughout Swansea.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 091580-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About City & County of Swansea

City & County of Swansea has issued 360 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 205 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and Sell2Wales. Most recent publication: September 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 091580-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by City & County of Swansea in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.