Tender: Seasonal Planting and Maintenance of Flower Beds and Planters – West Bedlington

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West Bedlington Town Council is seeking a supplier for seasonal planting, routine inspection, cleansing, watering and ongoing maintenance of identified flower beds, tubs, planters and associated planted areas across the West Bedlington Town Council area. The contract covers preparation and stripping out of beds before planting, supplying suitable plants and materials, planting summer and winter schemes, establishment watering, removing litter, detritus and weeds in and immediately surrounding the beds, inspecting sites, reporting issues and carrying out agreed remedial work as instructed by the Council; suppliers may bid for flower beds only, planters only or both. Tenderers must price for all listed locations unless invited to submit prices for specific lots or alternative options, and the Council may amend planting designs, quantities or locations by written agreement. Required standards include at least two visits per month during the growing season (unless otherwise agreed), leaving sites clean, tidy and safe after each visit, supplying healthy plants planted to appropriate spacing and depth, keeping records of scheduled visits and work completed, prompt reporting of damage, safety risks or vandalism, and clear arrangements for communication, reporting, health and safety, environmental practice and service monitoring; additional watering may be instructed and priced separately.