Tender

Weed Control Reading Borough Council

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Weed Control Reading Borough Council" initiated by the Reading Borough Council seeks to control unwanted vegetation in paved areas and around grass verges. This active tender falls under the services industry, with a total estimated value of £350,000 and a minimum value of £200,000. The procurement procedure is classified as an open procedure, which is above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 20 April 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 4 May 2020 and will last until 4 May 2021. Interested suppliers can register for the opportunity via the councils' In-Tend Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weed-clearance and management services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide necessary expertise and comply with contractual obligations. Companies that cultivate a strong understanding of environmental management, landscaping, or horticulture would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, registration on the In-Tend Portal is encouraged for accessing support and simplifying the bidding process, thereby fostering participation among eligible suppliers.

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Notice Title

Weed Control Reading Borough Council

Notice Description

Control of unwanted vegetation on paved areas , and in and around grass verges . Additional information: This contract can be accessed via The councils Intend Portal To register Please click on this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc You will then need to complete a short online form to register: o your company's details o categorising your company in terms of the goods or services it can provide o providing user details, including an e-mail address which will be used as your login The In-Tend Portal is completely free to Suppliers to register and use; it will provide a simplified supplier interface making the bidding process easier and help Suppliers to achieve compliant responses to tendering and contracting opportunities. Help and support for Suppliers? Support is available to help you become familiar with the new In-tend system including: o dedicated help desk, available Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. o Supplier help guides available for download from the e-Tendering Portal If you need to speak to the In-Tend Help Desk, please call 0844 2728810, or e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk. Useful Tips o It is recommended for situations where the primary contact is not available, additional points of contact are registered so you can still gain access. While registering you may only add one additional point of contact, however after the registration is complete you may login to your account and add as many additional contacts as you like ensuring you select the box to receive emails for each one. o Junk mailbox - Initially any correspondence from In-tend may go into your junk mail, you need to add readingbc@in-tendorganiser.co.uk to your list of safe senders, then you will receive all mail in your inbox Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87c3ad7f-9b41-488f-a55a-bafbc1f6b6d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2020 - 4 May 2021 1-2 years
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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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