Planning

Weed Killing Technology

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 14:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Weed Killing Technology" project, initiated by Transport for London, is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on exploring technology that targets and sprays weedkiller only on weeds, thus reducing glyphosate usage. Transport for London, a central government public authority, is overseeing the process from its London base. The industry category is goods, specifically spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture. The market engagement activity is scheduled to commence on 15 April 2026 and conclude on 15 May 2026. Businesses interested in participating must register their interest via email, providing their company information. The estimated contract period spans from 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2027, with potential renewal options extending to October 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural or horticultural technologies, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions to reduce weedkiller application. Suppliers with expertise in precision spraying machinery or alternative methods capable of achieving similar results are encouraged to engage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement process favourable, given the emphasis on innovative technology solutions and Transport for London's commitment to incorporating technological advancement in public services. Successful engagement and participation could pave the way for future contracts and collaborations within the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weed Killing Technology

Notice Description

Transport for London (Asset Performance and Delivery team - Track) is looking into the possibility of changing the weed-killing approach by utilising technology, secured to a wagon, which identifies where there is a weed and only sprays weedkiller on weeds, resulting in reduced use of glyphosate weedkiller. Suppliers, who can offer this type of technology of alternative type, which could achieve the same or similar outcome, are invited to participate in market engagement.

Planning Information

TfL may undertake the following engagement activities: • Supplier briefing session • Structured questionnaire issued to suppliers • Optional one-to-one supplier engagement meetings • Written clarification questions and responses Suppliers interested in participating in the engagement should register their interest by emailing TrackProcurementTeam@tfl.gov.uk the following information: 1. Company name and company registered number 2. Contact name and email address Further information, briefing documents and engagement invitations will be provided to registered suppliers. Estimated period over which the market engagement is expected to take place is 15/04/2026 to 15/05/2026. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031064-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16400000 - Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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