Award

Highways Weeding

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 08:31

Award Notice
Award

14 Mar 2025 at 10:03

Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 15:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has completed a procurement process for the provision of weed-clearance services, with a focus titled "Highways Weeding". The award phase was initiated on 25th February 2025, and the contracting process is categorised under services, specifically targeted at weed-clearance. The procurement used an open procedure method, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including London and areas such as North East and Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to run until 1st March 2028.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and businesses specialising in environmental or horticultural services. Organisations that are adept at delivering large-scale outdoor maintenance or pest control services would find this contract beneficial. With a focus on regions across the UK, businesses with a strong regional presence or capabilities for nationwide service delivery can leverage this as a strategic opportunity to expand their portfolio and strengthen service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Weeding

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders to provide a quote for the eradication of weeds on the relevant streets and roads in the London Borough of Merton.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57049740-a6e1-4512-a5ee-63b284b92763
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77d85f1-bba9-4730-9f67-71e4016eb5b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,642 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JAPANESE KNOTWEED

WEEDFREE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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