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Contract for Annual Clearance Of Vegetation On Footpaths And Bridleways 2025

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has concluded a public procurement process, having awarded the contract for the "Annual Clearance Of Vegetation On Footpaths And Bridleways 2025" to Ultimate Arb Limited. The procurement falls under the services category with particular relevance to site preparation, footpath construction, and weed-clearance services. Spread across the region of Swansea, the procurement highlights the local government's commitment to maintaining accessible public pathways. The process reached the award stage by 17th July 2025, following a competitive tender that attracted five bids. The contract has been active since 17th June 2025.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in site management and ecological preservation, especially those specializing in forestry or horticultural services. Companies with expertise in weed-clearing and vegetation maintenance are ideally suited to compete for similar future opportunities, as local authorities frequently seek such services to upkeep public amenities. The open procurement method employed by City & County of Swansea, accessible via eTenderwales, ensures transparency and broad participation, offering an equal platform for suppliers to engage with this lucrative market segment.

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Notice Title

Contract for Annual Clearance Of Vegetation On Footpaths And Bridleways 2025

Notice Description

The Annual Clearance of Vegetation on Footpaths and Bridleways, within the boundary of the City & County of Swansea

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148868
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148868
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45233161 - Footpath construction work

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Chris Dale, Procurement
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792637242

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMATE ARB

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