Tender

Highways and footways weed treatment [GBC]

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 13:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor to undertake highways and footways weed treatment within the local authority areas of Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council, alongside noxious/injurious weed treatment across Surrey county. This procurement, falling under the services industry category, utilises an open procedure allowing electronic submissions in English. The tendering process is active, with key dates including the tender period ending on 28th April 2025, the enquiry period closing on 21st April 2025, and the award period concluding on 23rd May 2025. The contract duration is set from 2nd June 2025 to 30th June 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in weed treatment services, including weed clearance and weed killing. With a contract value totalling £414,000, interested companies that can deliver high-quality services and demonstrate social value alongside competitive pricing will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Guildford Borough Council’s commitment to maintaining local highways and footways provides a lucrative opportunity for contractors capable of fulfilling these requirements and contributing to the overall maintenance and safety of public spaces in Surrey.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways and footways weed treatment [GBC]

Notice Description

Guildford Borough Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor to undertake the highways and footways weed treatment in local authority areas of Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council, and for noxious/injurious weed treatment across the county of Surrey. The contract shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012275-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@guildford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01483444827

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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