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SC18036 Weed Control Lots 4 and 5

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2019 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "SC18036 Weed Control Lots 4 and 5" was undertaken by Kent County Council, focusing on miscellaneous repair and maintenance services within the works industry category. The contract, valued at £140,000, involved highway weed control spraying and required flexibility for additional work. It successfully completed on 9 January 2021, after commencing on 10 January 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which signifies a transparent approach allowing various suppliers to compete. The tender period concluded on 11 December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental maintenance, landscaping, and pest control. Companies capable of providing programmed weed treatment and controlling noxious weeds would be particularly suited to compete in this space. Small to medium-sized enterprises (excluding those categorised as VCSE) can benefit from engaging in similar contracts, as the structured procurement process allows them to showcase their capabilities in service provision to local authorities.

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Notice Title

SC18036 Weed Control Lots 4 and 5

Notice Description

The service is for highway weed control spraying, provided primarily through programmed work with flexibility for additional ad-hoc provision. This contract will facilitate two programmed weed treatments per year to highway hard surfaces. The contract will also provide for the treatment of noxious weeds such as Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0518797d-e95a-4243-888f-e604e2850288
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7c98ba-b3ea-4543-9253-ad47000a0947
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2019 - 10 Jan 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Todd Davis
Contact Email
todd.davis@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000419714

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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