Tender

Weed Control Contract (Newquay, Cornwall) 2024-25

NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2024 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Newquay Town Council has issued a tender for a Weed Control Contract for the period 2024-25 in Cornwall. The contract aims to reduce weeds on highways on a reactive basis covering a total road length of 71.04 km. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of July 2, 2024, and a contract period from August 12, 2024, to October 31, 2025. This falls under the horticultural services category suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses offering environmentally friendly weed control solutions to engage with Newquay Town Council. The council seeks contractors with expertise in non-invasive weed-killing methods suitable for highway environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary sector organisations, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, aligning with the council's commitment to local community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weed Control Contract (Newquay, Cornwall) 2024-25

Notice Description

Newquay Town Council is seeking bids for weed clearance services using appropriate weed-killing methods to the highways on a reactive basis. The purposes of which is to reduce the number of weeds on said highways. The use of Glyphosate (or any other herbicides) as a method of weed control will NOT be accepted. The contractor must be aware that there are highways within the contract where vehicles are parked and therefore, it is imperative the choice of weed control method should ensure it is safe to do so around vehicles. Where areas cannot be accessed the contractor must contact Newquay Town Council immediately to report what areas were not covered and why. The proposed method to be used must be non-invasive and environmentally friendly. The total length of roads within the parish is 71.04 km (note: including both sides of the road would total 142.08 km). However, this contract will be undertaking weed control on a 'reactive' basis and the Town Council will not exceed more than 10% of the total length of highways within the Parish. The Council will assess the hot spot areas within the parish on a monthly basis and review whether action will be taken based on: health & safety risk, impact on an asset of importance to the local community and/or tourism, the number of enquiries raised and budgetary limitations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a364470-3aeb-4ab9-8848-747fd0a7eadd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a07961a-3e14-454e-914e-54c27646674c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Josef Piwecki
Contact Email
joe@newquaycouncil.co.uk
Contact Phone
01637 520521

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWQUAY
Postcode
TR7 1AF
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Newquay Central & Pentire
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Further Information

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