BURWOOD IN BLOOM HANGING BASKETS - Burwood Council seeks submissions that deliver a contemporary, high- quality hanging basket program as part of the Burwood in Bloom initiative, with a strong focus on visual impact, seasonal interest, and place- based beautification. The objective of the hanging basket program is to move beyond a traditional, uniform floral display and instead provide a refreshed and elevated streetscape treatment that creates a clear wow factor for residents, visitors, and local businesse
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This Request for Tender (RFT) is for the provision, installation, programmed maintenance, and demobilisation of the Burwood in Bloom hanging basket program. The program aims to enhance streetscapes with contemporary, high-quality hanging baskets, focusing on visual impact, seasonal interest, and place-based beautification. The contract term is two years with a one-year extension option. Tenderers must demonstrate proven capability in streetscape horticulture and provide a fully managed, end-to-end service. Key requirements include supply and installation of baskets meeting council-approved standards, delivery of high visual impact planting displays, implementation of durable and climate-appropriate solutions, consistent high horticultural maintenance, compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS), minimisation of public disruption, prompt rectification of defects, and cost-effective delivery. Contemporary alternatives to traditional floral displays are encouraged. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the VendorPanel website by 2:00 PM on Friday, 24th April 2026. Late tenders will not be considered. The tender validity period is a minimum of three months after the closing date. Evaluation criteria include ability to provide the service, compliance with requirements, pricing, technical capability, and implementation methodology.
The tender closing date is 2:00 PM on Friday, 24th April 2026. The proposed contract for services execution is in June 2026.
Tenders will be evaluated based on the following criteria: ability to provide the mobilisation, installation, programmed maintenance, and demobilisation of the Burwood in Bloom hanging basket program (pass/fail), demonstrated compliance with requirements (pass/fail), pricing (40%), technical, product plan, and maintenance capability (40%), and implementation methodology and resourcing (10% each).
Tenderers must demonstrate the capacity to supply hanging basket systems, growing media, and plant stock; install baskets using suitable equipment and qualified personnel; deliver a programmed maintenance regime; replace failed plant material promptly; provide personnel with demonstrated experience; coordinate effectively with council; maintain appropriate insurances; and provide clear communication lines.
The supplier query cutoff date is Tuesday, 21st April 2026, 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.