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title: "Hardcore Surface Weed Treatment (Horticultural)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06ae655c-719d-4a6a-bd30-c874cffcb58a"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-27"
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# Hardcore Surface Weed Treatment (Horticultural)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06ae655c-719d-4a6a-bd30-c874cffcb58a

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the Sunderland City Council, which issued a tender titled "Hardcore Surface Weed Treatment (Horticultural)" aimed at providing herbicide spraying services for highway footpaths and associated areas throughout Sunderland. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was classified under the CPV code for weed-clearance services. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2020 and will end on 30th June 2023. The total value of the contract is £240,000, with a significant award made on 30th June 2020, specifying that the service should cover up to three herbicide treatments per annum in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity may present substantial business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in horticultural and weed clearance services. Businesses with experience in environmental management and landscaping are well-positioned to compete for this type of contract. Engaging in this tender could not only bolster a company's portfolio but also enhance its visibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

Herbicide Spraying to Highway Footpaths and Associated Areas, for up to three Herbicide Treatments of Footpaths, Back Lanes and Hard Surfaces throughout the City of Sunderland per annum

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b9942f-de6b-46ed-89db-f67bceec5c4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £553,726 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DTMS TRADING LIMITED (T/A DTMS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b9942f-de6b-46ed-89db-f67bceec5c4b
- 30 Jun 2020 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d989d0f-e181-48bd-bbbd-4a5d1962c8eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b9942f-de6b-46ed-89db-f67bceec5c4b
  27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d989d0f-e181-48bd-bbbd-4a5d1962c8eb
  30th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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