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London Borough of Newham 2026: Weed Control Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

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16 Mar 2026 at 19:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Newham has recently completed the award stage for a weed control contract focused on public highways and communal areas such as housing estates and council-owned car parks. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Weed-clearance services" (CPV: 77312000) and spans the region of London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated via a tender and utilising a limited competitive quotation method below the threshold, concluded with the contract award on 12 March 2026. The service will be active from 13 March 2026 to 12 March 2027, fostering continuous maintenance across specified locations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the weed control sector, offering a contract value of £127,185.40. The award has been granted to S.H. Goss & Company Ltd, a qualified SME based in Essex, highlighting potential access for similar businesses to secure substantial service contracts in the public sector. With a focus on maintaining public roads and dedicated council areas, businesses specialised in services addressing ecological and urban maintenance are well-positioned to leverage similar future opportunities offered by organisations such as the London Borough of Newham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Borough of Newham 2026: Weed Control Contract

Notice Description

Contract awarded for a weed control service across the LB Newham on public highways and associated hard surfaces, and additionally on Council managed housing estates/housing land and Council owned car parks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b10c97a-0cda-49ca-a54a-bc85fd8b285f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2531d130-c85b-4446-8c7a-d7ad3bf7d354
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,185 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 NEWHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 2QU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Albert
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S.H. GOSS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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