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DDPT014 Provision of a Highway Weed Control Service

DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2024 at 15:41

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2024 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2024 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire Dales District Council is procuring the provision of a highway weed control service, classified under weed-clearance services. This procurement targets services to be rendered across Derbyshire district's highways, including A and B roads, roundabouts, traffic islands, and town centres, with a focus on herbicide treatment twice a year between May and October. The procurement stage has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Munro Weed Control. The contract spans from 19 August 2024 to 30 November 2026, with the possibility of a three-year extension based on performance and business needs. Key dates include the publication date on 11 June 2024 and the contract commencement on 19 August 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control and environmental services, especially those with expertise in herbicide application and manual weed removal. Companies with NPTC-certified operatives will find this contract especially appealing. Given the requirement for a Pesticide Certificate of Competence, this opportunity is well-suited for SMEs with a strong background in highway maintenance and green space management. The contract's terms offer an extended timeframe and potential for annual extensions, providing long-term business stability and a substantial financial return, approximately valued at GBP 197,500 for the initial contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDPT014 Provision of a Highway Weed Control Service

Notice Description

Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for a suitably qualified supplier to undertake a weed control treatment programme across the district between the months of May and October. The Supplier will be required to carry out weed control on gullies and pavements of adopted highway consisting of A and B roads including roundabouts, traffic islands and town centres. The Supplier will treat the district with herbicide twice a year using the work programme enclosed in the Invitation to Tender. During the winter, the Council may require additional work to manually remove persistent weed growth and detritus. The Supplier shall carry out the work with experienced operatives who hold a Pesticide Certificate of Competence (National Proficiency Test Certificates - NPTC including sections, PA1, PA6A, PA2A). The initial contract period is 26 months; the contract is estimated to commence 19 August 2024 and expire 30 November 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for three years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Additional information: The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link above which will transfer you to our e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents.The councilwill only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6c06e19-bc6c-475e-820d-d3526680fc2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2442a84-59d0-48df-bf82-efedda67872a
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 2-3 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
DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sherry Russell
Contact Email
sherry.russell@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1629761271

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3NN
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUNRO WEED CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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