Tender

Corporate Weed Control 2026 - 2028

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is actively in the tender stage for its Corporate Weed Control services, scheduled for 2026 to 2028. The procurement process is being conducted under an open procedure to appoint a qualified organisation for weed spraying across Wirral's 22 Wards. The council is seeking tenders to be delivered by 12th January 2026. Located in Wallasey, Wirral Council operates as a sub-central government public authority, aiming to commence the contract on 1st April 2026. This service falls under the weed-clearance industry, and submissions are to be made electronically via The Chest, an online procurement platform. Businesses should note the enquiry period deadline of 7th January 2026 and the forthcoming contract award by 2nd February 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in weed-clearance services to expand their operations within the public sector. The contract will be awarded based on a balance of quality and price, with a specific emphasis on social value, making it an attractive proposal for SMEs capable of delivering high standards of environmental management. The contract offers significant growth potential, with a gross value of £420,000 over two years, ideal for businesses wishing to solidify their presence in local government contracting. This opportunity not only provides substantial business growth but also economic participation in enhancing community spaces across the Wirral region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Weed Control 2026 - 2028

Notice Description

Wirral Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to undertake weed spraying services on the public highway areas within the 22 Wards of Wirral. To be carried out in two phases each year during a contract period of two years commencing 1st April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079354-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementplace@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

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