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Provision of Weed Control Programme 2025 in both Barrow area & South Lakeland Area

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Weed Control Programme in both the Barrow area and South Lakeland area. This initiative, classified under weed-clearance services (CPV code 77312000), involves maintaining the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within these districts. The procurement stage is 'Award' with key dates including a tender period ending on 14th February 2025 and a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025. The total contract value awarded is £68,689, and the primary location for this project is in England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and environmental services, particularly those with expertise in weed control. Companies such as Greaves Tree Services Ltd and Empire Ground Care Ltd, both classified as SMEs, have been awarded the contract, showcasing the relevance for similar-sized businesses to compete effectively. Engaging in this procurement process not only allows for business growth by securing public sector contracts but also enhances industry presence and credibility in regional infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Weed Control Programme 2025 in both Barrow area & South Lakeland Area

Notice Description

The Council requires a Contractor to carry out a Weed Control Programme for the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within the districts of South Lakeland and Barrow in Furness

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbff4608-4e81-4498-be55-d2b5e15e5588
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b308697-9fe3-4d11-8a6a-964450dba381
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,689 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pam Moffatt
Contact Email
pam.moffatt@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1539793146

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EMPIRE GROUND CARE

GREAVES TREE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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