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Public Realm Weed Control Service

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Salford City Council seeking services for public realm weed control for the period 2026/27. This contract, titled "Public Realm Weed Control Service", falls under the category of weed-clearance services, with the location specified as M26 5AW, Salford, England. The procurement method was selective, with the contract being called off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded with the award stage on 14th April 2026, after which the contract period runs from 1st May 2026 to 30th November 2026. The total contract value amounts to £91,800.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and landscaping services, particularly those adept at delivering effective weed-control solutions. SMEs are especially suited to compete for such contracts, given the suitability criteria requiring small or medium-sized enterprises. The successful supplier is Languard Limited, indicating a competitive advantage for SMEs able to meet dynamic purchasing system protocols. Businesses expanding their service offerings to public sector contracts may strengthen their market position and drive business growth through successful participation in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Realm Weed Control Service

Notice Description

To deliver the Council's public realm weed control service for 2026/27.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c35a937-7067-4c5f-b046-41ac2a2657eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7a2428-0936-48d1-b9bd-166ef325a4f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£91,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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