Award

SC22137 Weed Control Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 May 2023 at 09:46

Award Notice
Tender

26 Jul 2022 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is awarding a contract for Weed Control Services with a total value of £3,500,000. The procurement method used is a selective, negotiated procedure. The contract period runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The services fall under the industry category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award made on February 10, 2023. The contract is intended to maintain road safety for highway users.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in weed control services for statutory obligations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this contract. Businesses must be capable of performing programmed weed treatment on the highway network within the specified timeframes. The location of the services is in England, United Kingdom, specifically within the Kent area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC22137 Weed Control Services

Notice Description

the Council carries out weed control services along its highway network to satisfy its statutory obligation to help keep roads safe for all highway users and to maintain its infrastructure. The main activities required under this contract consist of the following: Weed control on roads, footways, detached footways / alleyways and hard surface / paved areas The treatment of injurious weeds such as Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed Other programmed activities Ad-hoc works Contractors are expected to have the knowledge and experience to carry out programmed weed treatment on the highway network to the time periods set out in this Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-487b4bf3-98e0-467a-9eb9-c7f4c6bee57d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445a0034-4bc0-48dc-9c19-61b21e8bca4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

JAPANESE KNOTWEED

LANGUARD

Further Information

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