Award

SBC0424 Provision of Weed Spray Application

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2024 at 13:31

Tender

08 Apr 2024 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "SBC0424 Provision of Weed Spray Application," classified under CPV 77312100 for weed-killing services. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, culminated with the contract award on 28th August 2024 to S.H. Goss & Co Ltd. The service, primarily targeting the Public Highway and including various council assets and shrub beds, is set to commence on 1st July 2024 and extend until 27th February 2026, with a possible one-year extension. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 145,862.99, signifies the successful conclusion of the tender stage that had initially been opened for expressions of interest and subsequent clarifications on the eTendering portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping, particularly those providing weed-killing and vegetation management services. Companies experienced in handling public contracts and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective services are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The emphasis on a combination of quality, social value, and price criteria further ensures a competitive environment favouring businesses with robust, sustainable practices. Stevenage Borough Council, serving as the regional authority, aims to foster local economic growth, thereby creating lucrative avenues for businesses adhering to stringent procurement and performance standards.

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Notice Title

SBC0424 Provision of Weed Spray Application

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council is currently out to procurement for the provision of Weed Spray Application.Organisations wishing to take part in this procurement are invited to express interest which will give access to the full procurement documents on the eTendering portal.Any clarifications regarding this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the eTendering portal, in accordance with the tender documents

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a contractor to carry out weed spray application services in the borough. The application is mainly to the Public Highway, but there are also individual requirements around Council assets and shrub beds. The service required is further described in the tender documents along with locations and sizes.This will be a 20 (twenty) month contractual agreement from the 1st July 2024 to the 27th February 2026, with the option to extend for an additional year.This contract will be starting with treatment two this year (2024).

Renewal: Councils option to extend for a further 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045047
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028276-2024
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

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,862 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 27 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Email
procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S.H. GOSS

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