Award

Plant treatment

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 09:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lancaster City Council involved contracting services for 'Plant Treatment,' specifically the removal of Cotoneaster at Warton Crag. The contract falls under the services category, with weed-clearance services classified under CPV code 77312000. The process was completed through a limited procurement method, designed for below-threshold and limited competition. The contract stage is marked as complete, and it was formally signed on 24th September 2025. The contract period spanned from 1st October 2025 to 30th November 2025, with a total value of £32,184. Lancaster City Council, located at Dalton Square, Lancaster, acted as the buying organisation, and the award was made before the published date of 18th December 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental and horticultural services, particularly those specialising in weed-clearance and plant treatment. SMEs, like the awardee Complete Access and Tree Services Ltd based in Lancaster, can utilise such contracts to expand their service portfolios and gain further credibility in their respective fields. Companies capable of performing environmental management and plant-related services should look for similar local government tenders to build relationships with public authorities like sub-central government bodies, further enhancing their business growth prospects through public sector engagements. The focus on limited competition provides an advantageous setting for businesses ready to offer specialised services under cost-effective terms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plant treatment

Notice Description

Removal of Cotoneaster at Warton Crag

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f899
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084164-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,184 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Lucy Barron
Contact Email
lbarron@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852272

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE ACCESS AND TREE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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