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Weed Control Programme (South Lakeland) 2026

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the Weed Control Programme in the South Lakeland area. This contract, awarded through a limited competition method below the threshold, focuses on services related to weed-clearance on adopted highways and footpaths. The contract began on 18th April 2026 and continues until 31st March 2027. With the award notice published on 17th April 2026, the procurement falls under the sub-central government classification, highlighting its importance for local government activities within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in weed-clearance services within the South Lakeland region. Empire Ground Care Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, suggesting that small and medium enterprises with expertise in grounds maintenance can competitively bid for similar contracts. Businesses in the landscaping and environmental services sectors may find analogous opportunities, especially those with capacity for executing municipal service contracts. Such engagements not only offer revenue growth but also strengthen reputations with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Weed Control Programme (South Lakeland) 2026

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is procuring a contract for Weed Control Programme for the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within the South Lakeland area for a period of 1 year, from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£40,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPIRE GROUND CARE

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