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Chemical Control of Weeds

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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10 May 2019 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Chemical Control of Weeds" contract is being conducted by Southampton City Council, located in Southampton, England. This tender is currently at the award stage, following the active awarding of the contract on 9th May 2019, which will remain effective from 10th May 2019 until 30th April 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £331,000, involves weed spraying services across 562 kilometres of highways and footpaths in the council's jurisdiction. The procurement method utilised for this contract is an open procedure, which allows for competition from a broad range of suppliers within the public procurement framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in weed control and pesticide application. Companies that are experienced, qualified, and capable of fulfilling the requirements for regular weed spraying on public highways will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enabling them to expand their service offerings and enhance their visibility within local government procurement. The tender also aligns with sustainability initiatives, making it appealing for businesses that focus on environmental compliance and innovation.

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Notice Title

Chemical Control of Weeds

Notice Description

Southampton City Council (the Council) is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to undertake weed spraying and control services to highways and footpaths across the Councils area of responsibility. The appointed contractor being expected to complete two (2) Weed Spraying applications per annum, with an option of a third. The area of highway/footway to be treated is approximately 562 KM. (At the last centre-line measurement, the length of highway in Southampton was 562 kilometres, and recent measurement indicates that there are approximately 488,574m2 of other surfaces within the City that will require treatment). The areas covered by this Contract include but are not limited to the following; kerb edges and channels, rear of footways and abutting brick, stone or other types of wall or fence, surfaced footways, traffic islands and splitter islands, paved roundabouts or paved sections of roundabouts, around the base of street furniture including safety fencing, pedestrian guard railing, tree bases on footways including raised cobbled areas, hard central reservations. The Council is also working to conform to the EU's proposals for the Water Framework Directive and the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7261a4-a75a-4536-b64a-4d8b90e69e75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.anderson-jones@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIRONMENTAL HUSBANDRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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