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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF WEED CONTROL SERVICES

BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 08:19

Award Notice
Award

09 May 2024 at 09:05

Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2024 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2024 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of weed control services in the South East region of the United Kingdom has been completed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in collaboration with Hart District Council. The contract, classified under CPV code 77312000 for weed-clearance services, sought the treatment and control of weeds on both hard and soft surfaces. This open procedure tender, suitable for SMEs, commenced with a notice published on 6th March 2024, and the tender period ended on 9th April 2024. The contract, valued at £127,840, was awarded to Japanese Knotweed Limited on 1st May 2024, with services starting from 31st May 2024 for a period of one year, extendable by an additional year.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in horticulture and weed management services. The competitive open procedure enables smaller businesses to effectively participate and showcase their capabilities in managing similar services. Successful firms in this sector may also leverage this contract as a case study to expand their services to other councils and regional authorities requiring weed control solutions. This procurement underscores the significance of environmental management and offers participating businesses a robust platform for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF WEED CONTROL SERVICES

Notice Description

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council (Councils) currently have responsibility for treatment and control of weeds on Hampshire County Council (HCC) owned footpaths and pavements. These areas are all 'hard surfaces". The Councils also have their own areas for which they are responsible for weed control. These are mainly 'soft landscaped areas' but does include some amount of 'hard surfaces. \r \r The Councils are seeking to appoint a suitable contractor to provide weed control services in accordance with the full specification included in this tender document. This contract is for one year plus a further optional year. \r

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2960559-21bb-4b48-8374-b63d8b3c9c64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e49117-fcf7-4695-a6b8-c58d7c337e0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£191,760 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2024 - 29 May 2026 1-2 years
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
BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAPANESE KNOTWEED

Further Information

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