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Provision of a Weed Control Service in the London Borough of Harrow

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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Award

15 Jan 2025 at 11:56

Award Notice
Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Weed Control Service within the borough, covering carriageways and footways. The contract, which falls under the industry category of weed-killing services (CPV code 77312100), has an estimated value of £480,000 and is set for a duration of 36 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award notice was published on 15th January 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. The key date for the tender period end was 21st October 2024.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vegetation control and maintenance services. The contract covers a substantial area, requiring maintenance of around 457.4 km of carriageways and 935.1 km of footways and channels. SME businesses, which the procurement is particularly suitable for, can benefit from the steady demand for routine and additional weed control services, providing an excellent long-term business opportunity. The awarded provider, Complete Weed Control, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to secure substantial public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Weed Control Service in the London Borough of Harrow

Notice Description

London Borough of Harrow (the Council) is seeking to appoint a service provider to enter into a contract for provision of a Weed Control Service, covering carriageways and footways in the London Borough of Harrow. The work to be carried out refers to the control of all vegetation growing within the affected hard surface areas identified by the Council, which includes maintaining around 457.4km of carriageways, 935.1 km of footways and 935.1km of channels. In addition to routine Services the Council may require the Contractor to carry out one off additional Weed Control Services. In addition to routine Services the Council may require the Contractor to carry out one off additional Weed Control Services. In addition to routine Services as set out in the Specification the Council may require the Contractor to carry out one off additional, unspecified work similar to that required by the Specification. The additional unspecified work shall be charged at daily, hourly, or operational rates as set out in the Pricing Document. The Council is looking for potential service provider to be awarded a contract for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf9083f2-0ae4-492a-9dfb-4c474a3ab3a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5694f7b0-c246-4da5-a934-98d5e6f72ea6
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

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£473,949 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
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
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE WEED CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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