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Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service

South Ayrshire Council

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12 Aug 2025 at 09:02

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Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service" is undertaken by South Ayrshire Council, a regional authority based in Ayr, UKM94. This procurement falls under the industry category of weed-clearance services and operates in the services main procurement category. The most recent development saw the contract awarded on 29th July 2025, following an open procurement method. The procurement had progressed through the tender stage by mid-April 2025, and as of August 2025, the procurement status is complete with the contract actively awarded to Complete Weed Control (Scotland South East) Limited. The service involves controlling weed growth in various public areas with a contract value of GBP 560,490.60.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and weed control services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in providing comprehensive weed management solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, fulfilling tender criteria based on quality and price, weighted at 20% and 80% respectively. The focus on electronic submission and the inclusion of community benefits indicate an accommodating environment for technologically adept companies. Furthermore, the call for recurring contracts until 2030 suggests a continued demand for such services, allowing for potential long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs.

Renewal: +1 +1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047830-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,490 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is estimated that any future generations of this Contract will be tendered in January 2030.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Complete Weed Control (Scotland South East) Limited

Further Information

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