Tender

Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract

WMCOE - MIDLAND HEART

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Tender

04 Sep 2017 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the WMCOE - Midland Heart, which is initiating a tender for the "Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract." This project is classified under weed-clearance services and is located in the East and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a planned contract period starting on 12th February 2018 and concluding on 11th February 2022. Interested parties have until 5th October 2017 to submit their bids, following an open procurement method in line with the details provided in the open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental management, particularly those focusing on weed clearance services. Companies with expertise in herbicide treatment and invasive species management would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the project's substantial budget of £1,032,000 and its requirement for a long-term commitment, including monitoring and guarantees, firms that can demonstrate experience and reliability in delivering comprehensive treatment plans may find considerable advantages in winning this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract

Notice Description

Midland Heart requires a full and robust treatment plan. A treatment plan should be a MINIMUM of 3 years herbicide treatment and up to a maximum of 5 year (Dependant of severity of infestation), 2 years monitoring programme post treatment and a 5 or 10 year guarantee following the monitoring. The Contractor will be required to provide a service to carry out a full site survey and programme of works to treat Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and any other Injurious or Invasive Weeds at Midland Heart properties where required. The Contractor will be expected to provide photographic evidence and a report to detail what chemicals were used (including application rates and spray records). The Contractor will also be expected to provide visit recording and documentation to support the plan. Midland Heart will require a copy of the certificate of guarantee for the site once works are completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11c7d3e6-8bb6-47a4-a0a9-c3fc19dd5e41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c53eda2-6578-4760-b28e-c6a588deb5ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,032,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2018 - 11 Feb 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WMCOE - MIDLAND HEART
Contact Name
Laura Bennett
Contact Email
laura.bennett@midlandheart.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1LZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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