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Eradication of Knot Weed at The Cattery

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process handled by Southend-on-Sea City Council involves the eradication of knot weed at a location known as The Cattery, which is being converted into a residential scheme. This contracting process falls under the site preparation works category. The project lies within the Southend-on-Sea region and the procurement stage is complete, having progressed to the award of the contract. The finalisation of the contract was on 30th January 2026, with actual work scheduled to commence on 2nd February 2026, concluding by 30th March 2026. The procurement method used was below threshold, although the specifics are unspecified.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological solutions or site preparation works. It provides a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises, like Southern Ecological Solutions Limited, which has been awarded the contract, to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure further similar contracts. Businesses with expertise in ecological assessments, site clearance, and invasive species management will find this an especially suitable opportunity to expand their portfolio by participating in future tenders of similar nature.

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Notice Title

Eradication of Knot Weed at The Cattery

Notice Description

Eradication of knot weed discovered on a plot of land known as The Cattery that is being developed as a residential scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008309-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paulahattin@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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