Tender

Ubico - Invitation to tender for the provision of Weed Control Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has issued an Invitation to Tender for the provision of Weed Control Services on behalf of Ubico Ltd. The tender, titled "Ubico - Invitation to tender for the provision of Weed Control Services," falls under the services industry category, specifically weed-clearance services (CPV code 77312000). This procurement process is currently in the tender stage. The services are to be rendered across highway verges and other public and service areas in Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire. The tender period ends on 16th December 2024, with the contract term beginning on 1st April 2025 and potentially extending up to five years until 31st March 2030. The estimated contract value is £504,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in landscaping, weed control, or similar environmental management services. Given the contract's potential term of up to five years, businesses winning this tender can anticipate stable revenue and the chance to establish a long-term partnership with a public authority. Companies that are well-versed in environmentally safe weed control practices and compliances would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. This contract aims to ensure minimal risk to operators, water supplies, and the public, making it essential for bidders to showcase their capabilities in delivering efficient and safe weed control services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ubico - Invitation to tender for the provision of Weed Control Services

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender is issued on behalf of Ubico Ltd for the provision of a Weed Control Service. Control of weeds across highway verges and other public and service areas. For the purposes of this contract the word 'weeds' will be used to describe grass or other natural growth emerging in these areas. The maintenance objective is to effectively eradicate unwanted growth by spot treating the weeds. This is to ensure it causes minimum risk to operators, water supplies and the public or animals. The initial contract term will be for the period of 2 years. The initial term may be extended by a period or periods of up to 3 years, taking the total potential contract term to 5 years. Potential locations - Gloucestershire & West Oxfordshire The estimated Contract value is estimated at PS504,000 for the entire term. No guarantee of volume can be given.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-328f04c4-b3b6-478b-b64a-f487ad1359bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b330d712-26d4-4056-86fc-d2401ffe80e0
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 (above threshold)
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
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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