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DBC (EE) Pre Market Engagement for Provision of Weed Control

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Jul 2026 at 13:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement for the provision of weed control services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on weed clearance and killing services across highways, housing, and garage sites within the borough. The anticipated procurement will employ Glyphosate-based methods while considering alternative solutions for environmentally sensitive areas. Key dates include a deadline for questionnaire responses set for 5pm on Friday, 14th August 2026, and a possible future notice slated for 21st September 2026. The engagement is part of a strategic plan to maintain highway safety and the aesthetic upkeep of public spaces in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in amenity weed control, particularly those experienced in environmentally responsible practices. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the compatibility with their operations. Engaging with the council offers potential for business growth through a formal procurement process that might follow, contingent on successful market engagement and council approvals. Companies capable of innovative and legally compliant weed management solutions could greatly benefit from the projected contract period starting in April 2027 and extending through to March 2030. Interested businesses must engage via Dacorum's e-tendering portal, ensuring a position in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (EE) Pre Market Engagement for Provision of Weed Control

Notice Description

This Preliminary Market Engagement is being issued by Dacorum Borough Council to understand supplier interest, capability and market approach for the delivery of herbicide application and associated weed control services across Highways, Housing and Garage sites within the Borough. The Council is inviting experienced amenity weed control contractors to engage with us as part of a soft market testing exercise. The anticipated core approach is Glyphosate-based weed control, applied safely, lawfully and in a targeted manner. The Council is also interested in understanding suitable alternatives or complementary methods where these may be needed for sensitive locations, environmental reasons, access constraints, public concerns or future changes in policy or legislation. The Council is particularly interested in safe, compliant and environmentally responsible methods of treating weeds in public areas while maintaining highway safety, accessibility, asset condition and the appearance of residential estates and garage areas. We ask all interested parties to respond to the questionnaire below (Appendix 1) via the Council's e-tendering portal 'Supply Hertfordshire'. Suppliers must register to use the portal - this is free of charge. Documents can be downloaded from the portal and via this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home The closing date for the questionnaire is 5pm on Friday 14th August 2026. A formal procurement process may follow, subject to the outcome of this market engagement and internal approvals.

Planning Information

See details in advert and PME document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d458
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070815-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
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
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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