Award

Provision of Pest Control Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 11:16

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 09:23

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 11:22

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 14:28

Planning

16 May 2025 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has finalised an open procurement process to secure a service provider for its Pest Control Services contract. The contracting authority, located in Uxbridge, UK, completed the award phase on 31st October 2025. This procurement was undertaken using the open procedure, which resulted in the awarding of a contract worth over £2.53 million to JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) LIMITED. The contract, which aims to provide comprehensive pest-control services, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will span four years, with the possibility of an extension for up to three additional years based on performance and requirements. The services will primarily address pests like rats, mice, and pigeons and cover civic, residential, and communal areas within the bounds of Hillingdon.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for service providers specialising in pest-control solutions. With the potential for contract extensions and a significant project value, this is an opening for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality, managed pest-control services in complex urban environments. Companies experienced in addressing a wide range of pest issues in residential and civic settings will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Suppliers can benefit from the operational continuity and growth prospects associated with delivering essential pest management services in a large urban borough like Hillingdon.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pest Control Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon will be running an open tender competition for an agreement (the Contract) for the Provision of Pest Control Services. The Council is seeking a Contractor to provide a fully managed pest control service to the residents of Hillingdon, from initial investigations, treatment (a one-off treatment or several) through to the control and eradication of pest borne contamination. There will be an obligation under TUPE regulations, with 5 permanent members of staff currently employed on the contract. Please see the Specification document for full details of the service requirements. The proposed contract will be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend for a further two (2) years, plus one (1) subject to the requirements of the service and the satisfactory performance of the contractor. Hillingdon Council does not provide any guarantees or assurances in respect of the annual value or volumes of work, if any, which will be procured under this proposed contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The proposed contract will be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend for a further two (2) years, plus one (1) subject to the requirements of the service and the satisfactory performance of the contractor.

Planning Information

Expressions of interest should be sent to: psoward@hillingdon.gov.uk Please quote "Pest control - market engagement" in the email title. (do not include any marking material) You will then be sent a short market engagement questionnaire, please then complete and return this by the stated deadline. We would encourage all interested parties to register for free at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ where this opportunity will be advertised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051544
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073885-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,532,363 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,532,363 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hillingdon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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