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P5717: Highways Weed Control

TOWER HAMLETS

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Award

01 Nov 2021 at 16:48

Tender

05 Aug 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "P5717: Highways Weed Control," classified under weed-clearance services (CPV code: 77312000). The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, involving the provision of weed control on public highways and other areas, with a contract value of £225,000. The contract was active until October 2021, with a focus on reducing chemical treatments throughout Tower Hamlets. The contract's significance also aligns with the council's strategic objectives of enhancing safety, recreation, and environmental conservation in public spaces.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the landscaping and environmental services industries. Companies specialising in weed control, ecological management, and urban landscaping would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in reducing chemical usage in public areas. Given the contract's emphasis on maintaining public safety and biodiversity, business growth can be derived from offering innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the council’s performance criteria, which prioritise quality and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Title

P5717: Highways Weed Control

Notice Description

Provision of weed control on public Highways and other areas. London Borough of Tower Hamlets are committed to a reduction in chemical treatment of weeds throughout Tower Hamlets. This contract is for the twice yearly spot treatment of all weeds on the public highways at specified intervals as detailed within the specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful contractor will provide the services to maintain a range of landscape areas at various sites within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This contract is primarily provided for the benefit of residents. The Borough's public spaces and the services provided therein, make key contributions towards achieving the Council's Strategic Outcomes. Key aspects of the open space provision are: * Safety and Amenity - to improve and maintain the visual attractiveness of the public realm, and ensure the perceived and physical safety of facility users and visitors. * Recreation and Health - to provide and maintain a high standard of facilities for both active and passive users. * Conservation and Biodiversity - to conserve historical landscapes and features, and to protect, expand and enhance the habitat for diverse species of plant and animal life in the Borough. * Education - to develop amenity open spaces as an educational resource for residents and visitors, promoting environmental awareness and accessibility.

Renewal: The contract duration is 36 months plus an option to extend by a further 24 months in 2 units subject to satisfactory contract performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d146
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027357-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Mrs Ambia Begum
Contact Email
procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073640783

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOW MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING

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