Tender

Hard Surfaces Weed Management 2026

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council invites proposals for its "Hard Surfaces Weed Management 2026" tender, aimed at procuring horticultural services to manage weeds on hard surfaces throughout Brighton and Hove. The council operates as a sub-central government public authority and is located in Hove, United Kingdom. The process currently sits at the tender stage and follows an open competition procurement method. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 5th March 2026, and the tender submission deadline on 19th March 2026. The contract will commence on 1st May 2026 for a one-year term, with a maximum value of £150,000 exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in horticulture, especially those with experience in weed treatment services on urban surfaces. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, the procurement prioritises price and quality, allocating a 60% weight to price and 40% to quality in the evaluation criteria. Companies looking to expand their service provision in the public sector or deepen their presence within the Brighton and Hove area will find this contract particularly advantageous. Electronic submissions are permitted, enhancing accessibility for capable, tech-savvy suppliers eager to engage in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

Hard Surfaces Weed Management 2026

Notice Description

Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified suppliers to obtain professional, properly defined and priced propositions for the provision of weed treatment services on hard surfaces within the City of Brighton and Hove. The contract will be for a period of one year with no optional further extension provisions. Total maximum value of the contract for the full contract term is PS150,000 exclusive of VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014897-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
orbissourcingsolutions@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

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