Tender

The provision of highways weed control services

ONESOURCE

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08 Jan 2018 at 15:14

Tender Notice
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20 Nov 2017 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering, represented by oneSource, is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of highways weed control services. This tender is part of the services industry and is particularly relevant to companies capable of delivering weed-clearance and weed-killing services within the region of London, United Kingdom. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 11 December 2017. The contract is intended to start on 1 March 2018 and will last for a year, ending on 28 February 2019.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for qualified service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in weed control and related environmental services. Companies that have the necessary experience and resources to comply with stringent health and safety regulations, as well as those proficient in the latest weed management technologies, would be well-suited to compete. Successful tenderers will play a vital role in maintaining aesthetic and environmental standards on public highways, thereby supporting local government initiatives and community wellbeing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of highways weed control services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Havering is seeking a qualified and experienced provider to meet the Council's requirement to carry out the control of weeds predominantly on the public highway. The contract requires that sites are kept clear of weeds through the application of an approved weed control chemical on four separate occasions throughout the growing season. If acceptable standards of weed growth are not maintained the contractor will be required to manually remove weeds and dispose of these at a licensed disposal facility. The contractor must comply with all Road Traffic Regulations, in particular Chapter 8 of the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual summarised in the HMSO publication 'Safer Road Works Ahead' and all other current legislation relating to works which affect the Highway. The contractor must also comply with all relevant sections of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 where the works will affect the Highway. This contract is designed deliver the highest quality service available in line with British and European Standards, sound and accepted best practice implicit in the specification and public and user health and safety. We are seeking a company which has the resources and is competent and able to achieve and maintain a high quality service standard over the one year duration of this contract starting in March 2018. Additional information: The Authority is using the e-tendering suite 'capitalEsourcing' (www.capitalesoucing.com) to manage this procurement and to communicate with tenderers. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications (including the submission of tenders) will be conducted via the system. Tenderers will need to be registered with capitalEsourcing and any problems or queries concerning the operation and use of the system should be referred to the capitalEsourcing Help Desk tel: 0800 368 4850 email: help@capitalEsourcing.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77390867-25b2-4895-80c2-8051fbb18c0e
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ONESOURCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
davina.alvares@onesource.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3AR
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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