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Removal of Japanese Knotweed at Princes School

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the removal of Japanese Knotweed at the location of the proposed new Princes School by awarding a contract to Vesab Ltd., trading as Japanese Knotweed Specialists. This contract, with a value of £25,795 excluding VAT, falls under the category of "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services," classified as CPV 77000000, and spans the contract period from 10th November 2025 to 13th December 2025. The procurement was finalised under 'award' status on 4th November 2025, with the related work taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and invasive species control, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Vesab Ltd., which have been recognised as suitable for such contracts. Companies in related sectors have the chance to expand their portfolios through participation in similar projects commissioned by public authorities, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the industry. The project at Princes School not only highlights the ongoing need for specialist services but also underlines the striking potential for businesses to contribute to public-sector projects that focus on sustainable environmental solutions.

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Notice Title

Removal of Japanese Knotweed at Princes School

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract to Vesab Ltd. trading as "Japanese Knotweed Specialists" for the excavation, removal and disposal of Japanese Knotweed at the proposed site for the new Princes School construction. The total contract value is PS25,795.00 exc. VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf6a3103-9b6c-4a4a-b1e6-46ec9782524e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31187f7-658a-42ee-89d7-bfab0f8d9913
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,795 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,795 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 1-6 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VESAB LIMITED T/A JAPANESE KNOTWEED SPECIALISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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