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Herbicidal Treatment

Falkirk Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council, a regional or local authority based at The Foundry in Larbert, has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Herbicidal Treatment." The contract involves the provision of herbicidal treatment of adoptive roads and footpaths within various areas of Falkirk including Boness - Blackness, Airth - Grangemouth, Larbert - Stenhousemuir, Denny - Banknock, Falkirk Central, and Falkirk Braes. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender process having moved from initiation to award. Key dates to note include the contract signing date of 18 November 2024, and the contract covers the period from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2028. An open procurement method was used, with a total contract value of £250,000. The award was given to Complete Weed Control (Scotland South East) Limited, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance, and R&D Spray Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance services, particularly those with experience in herbicidal treatment. The framework agreement allows for an initial spray to be completed every year between May and June, with an optional second spray between August and September. The contract's adherence to health and safety regulations and various environmental protection statutes will ensure responsible business practices. SMEs, as well as larger firms, particularly those capable of providing reliable and competitive services, are well-suited to compete. Successful contractors on the framework are expected to provide additional community benefits such as paid work experience opportunities, which will foster local business growth and employment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Herbicidal Treatment

Notice Description

Framework agreement award for the provision of Herbicidal Treatment of Adoptive Roads & Footpaths within the following Falkirk Council Areas of Operations. 1. Boness - Blackness Area 2. Airth - Grangemouth Area 3. Larbert - Stenhousemuir Area 4. Denny - Banknock Area 5. Falkirk Central Area 6. Falkirk Braes Area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Herbicidal Treatment Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The requirement will be for an initial full spray to be completed between the 1st May and 30th June annually over the term of the contract with an option of a second full spray between 1st August and 30th September annually at the discretion of the Authority. The contractor(s) shall carry out the spraying programme in an efficient manner all in accordance with the current provisions detailed in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 2002 (COSHH) made under that Act, The Control of Pollution Act 1974, The Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 and The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (amended 1997), The Water Act 1989, The Environmental Protection Act 1990, made under the Act.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773160
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520384
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

CPV Codes

24453000 - Herbicides

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Complete Weed Control (Scotland South East) Limited

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance

R&D Spray Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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