Award

CE-161-19 - Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2020 at 00:00

Tender

28 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service" in Ayr, Scotland. This procurement is classified under the services industry, specifically focused on general public services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline for interested bidders is set for 30th March 2020. The successful contractor will be responsible for three annual applications to manage weed growth across various public areas. The contract, which has a total value of £149,362.88, was officially awarded on 21st May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control and landscaping services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in urban vegetation management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant certifications and a solid track record in similar services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can offer community benefits, such as targeted recruitment or social enterprise development, may enhance their chances of securing the contract. This project not only supports business growth but also promotes local employment and community engagement initiatives.

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Notice Title

CE-161-19 - Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service

Notice Description

The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs. In the main, these will include: a) Where a pavement is wider than the conventional measurements; b) Along kerbs and walls; c) A road made up of paviour sets; d) Tree pits and raised sets in pavements; e) Steps; f) Central reservations; g) All Interlinking lanes (interlinking lanes are the perimeter of each lane); Roundabouts and central reservations and the smaller traffic islands, out with 30mph signs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs. In the main, these will include: a) Where a pavement is wider than the conventional measurements; b) Along kerbs and walls; c) A road made up of paviour sets; d) Tree pits and raised sets in pavements; e) Steps; f) Central reservations; g) All Interlinking lanes (interlinking lanes are the perimeter of each lane); Roundabouts and central reservations and the smaller traffic islands, out with 30mph signs.

Renewal: 3 years (+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616407
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388468
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

90611000 - Street-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,362 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE WEED CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382249
    CE-161-19 - Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service - The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs. In the main, these will include: a) Where a pavement is wider than the conventional measurements; b) Along kerbs and walls; c) A road made up of paviour sets; d) Tree pits and raised sets in pavements; e) Steps; f) Central reservations; g) All Interlinking lanes (interlinking lanes are the perimeter of each lane); Roundabouts and central reservations and the smaller traffic islands, out with 30mph signs.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388468
    CE-161-19 - Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service - The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs. In the main, these will include: a) Where a pavement is wider than the conventional measurements; b) Along kerbs and walls; c) A road made up of paviour sets; d) Tree pits and raised sets in pavements; e) Steps; f) Central reservations; g) All Interlinking lanes (interlinking lanes are the perimeter of each lane); Roundabouts and central reservations and the smaller traffic islands, out with 30mph signs.

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