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title: "SC18036 Weed Control Lots 4 and 5"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SC18036 Weed Control Lots 4 and 5

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0518797d-e95a-4243-888f-e604e2850288

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "SC18036 Weed Control Lots 4 and 5" was undertaken by Kent County Council, focusing on miscellaneous repair and maintenance services within the works industry category. The contract, valued at £140,000, involved highway weed control spraying and required flexibility for additional work. It successfully completed on 9 January 2021, after commencing on 10 January 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which signifies a transparent approach allowing various suppliers to compete. The tender period concluded on 11 December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental maintenance, landscaping, and pest control. Companies capable of providing programmed weed treatment and controlling noxious weeds would be particularly suited to compete in this space. Small to medium-sized enterprises (excluding those categorised as VCSE) can benefit from engaging in similar contracts, as the structured procurement process allows them to showcase their capabilities in service provision to local authorities.

## Notice

The service is for highway weed control spraying, provided primarily through programmed work with flexibility for additional ad-hoc provision. This contract will facilitate two programmed weed treatments per year to highway hard surfaces. The contract will also provide for the treatment of noxious weeds such as Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7c98ba-b3ea-4543-9253-ad47000a0947 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2019 - 10 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGUARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 15 May 2019 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7c98ba-b3ea-4543-9253-ad47000a0947

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7c98ba-b3ea-4543-9253-ad47000a0947
  15th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=012a8739-eeca-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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