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COV - Weed Control (2025)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 15:09

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 11:53

Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed a procurement process for the "COV - Weed Control (2025)" programme, which involved the application of weed control services across various city areas, including highways and cemeteries. The procurement process, conducted under an open procedure, concluded with the award of the contract to Empire Ground Care Ltd on 7th July 2025. This contract, focusing on weed-clearance services, belongs to the services category and is valued at a gross amount of £360,000. The contract is active as of 8th July 2025 and extends until 30th June 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewals. The location served is primarily Coventry, in the UKG region, and the procurement solution will help automate the city's service provision strategy effectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in weed control and maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. Companies like Empire Ground Care Ltd, which are classified as SMEs, are well-suited for similar tenders, offering them the chance to expand their service portfolio within the public sector. Winning such contracts can help businesses solidify their market presence and demonstrate their capability to handle large-scale projects, thus paving the way for future opportunities in similar fields. The open nature of the procedure encourages competitive participation, enabling businesses with innovative solutions to showcase their strengths and secure governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

COV - Weed Control (2025)

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for weed control across the city. Currently, this covers twice yearly spraying on the adopted highway, footpaths, cemeteries as well as invasive weeds spraying. Streetpride is the Council's main customer of this service, and the spraying is arranged directly with the contractor. Other Council departments may access this contract if required and coordinated through Streetpride.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Based on performance and ongoing requirements, 2 x 12-month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05073d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037978-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPIRE GROUND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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