Tender

Weed Management Services

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Sep 2022 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Council has issued a tender for Weed Management Services. The procurement process involves the application of herbicide to public spaces in South Tyneside. The total contract value is £450,000, with a contract duration of 3 years. The deadline for submission is 17th October 2022, and the bid opening will take place at South Shields Town Hall. The Council will follow English law and notify tenderers with a standstill period before awarding the contract.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing weed-clearance services. Companies in the herbicide application industry, especially those experienced in handling council contracts, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties can access tender documentation on the NEPO ProContract system. The tender process is open, with electronic submission required. Businesses should be prepared to comply with English law and ensure all documentation is in English and priced in Sterling for consideration.

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Notice Title

Weed Management Services

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the application of herbicide to the Highways, footways and associated features in the borough of South Tyneside. The Service shall normally consist of three applications during the growing season, with the option of an additional fourth. Spraying to take place between March and November annually. South Tyneside Council will work with the contractor to determine the programme and timings of sprays annually. The Contractor shall only carry out the Service during appropriate weather conditions to ensure effective treatment, avoid spray drift, contamination of watercourses and the like. Tender documentation is available to be downloaded on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com - this will then grant access to the tender documentation. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once you have registered you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation. Tenders and all supporting documentation must be priced in Sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the weed treatment service in Council owned public spaces. Additional information: The value of the contract is expected to be approximately PS150,000 per annum. The contract length is 3 years + 2 x 12 months option to extend, i.e. potentially 60 month duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03687a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025825-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Oxby
Contact Email
rebecca.oxby@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

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