Tender

Highway and Associated Areas Weed Control

UBICO LIMITED

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Tender

16 Feb 2017 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UBICO LIMITED, which is seeking tenders for the "Highway and Associated Areas Weed Control" service. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on weed-killing services. The contract, valued at £120,000, will be executed throughout the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and will remain open until 9 March 2017, with the potential contract period commencing on 1 April 2017 and lasting until 31 March 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in environmental services or landscaping. Competitors should be equipped to manage weed control across highways and public areas, ensuring a high standard of public realm maintenance and safety. The potential for contract extensions offers stability and ongoing business prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Highway and Associated Areas Weed Control

Notice Description

Service to control weeds found across highway verges and other public and service areas to improve the appearance of the public realm but also for preventing the risk of creating slippery surfaces and trip points, and where weeds occur along kerbs and channels, where they can obscure the kerb and disrupt drainage. Additional information: The contract for weed control is for a minimum period of one year, with the possibility of extending for one year periods for up to a further two years. This is due to the uncertainty of funding and the whether pesticides will be utilized for this service in future years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69543eaf-d953-448c-adff-c502dc1ddf28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f718a0-c072-4108-9e7f-09db2971582f
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UBICO LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 9JZ
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Swindon Village
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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