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Weed Control

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Weed Control" contract was conducted by Swindon Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Swindon, UK. This contract involves the supply and application of total herbicide to street pavements throughout Swindon. Classified in the services category, the procurement process was completed using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Charlton Environmental Limited, with key dates including a signing on 5th September 2025, and the contract period commencing on 30th September 2025, ending on 24th December 2025. The total contract value is £35,100 gross, with a net amount of £29,250.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those proficient in weed control and maintenance services. Given the direct and below-threshold nature of the procurement, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to Charlton Environmental Limited, which successfully secured the contract, may find such opportunities advantageous for growth. Businesses that can offer specialised services to local government institutions and demonstrate efficiency and expertise in similar projects may be well-positioned to compete for similar public procurement contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Weed Control

Notice Description

Supply & application of total herbicide to street pavements throughout the borough of Swindon

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063518-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jwakefield@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARLTON ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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