Award

Weed and Reed removal

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2024 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for Weed and Reed removal, valued at £34,200 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Waiver. The contract period spans from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The tender was concluded on February 29, 2024, with A&A Services (Europe) Limited winning the award. The project is located in BEDFORD, England, under the works main procurement category.

This tender, aimed at clearing weeds from Longholme lake, presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies offering weed-clearance services or related environmental works. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The buyer, Bedford Borough Council, played the role of the contracting authority throughout the procurement process, demonstrating a commitment to engaging with local suppliers.

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Notice Title

Weed and Reed removal

Notice Description

To remove reeds and weeds from Longholme lake, using the councils weed cutting boat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e59779b-9f82-4395-b24a-191ea6d9c086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63b0ff8-3943-4e46-aa1e-c752dcac5480
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£34,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234718282

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A&A SERVICES (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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