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title: "For the Provision of Highway Weed Control"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-15"
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# For the Provision of Highway Weed Control

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cebba3d-c6af-487c-b128-53e6f82fbeff

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, is titled "For the Provision of Highway Weed Control". This contract, valued at £100,000, falls under the services category, specifically for weed-killing services (CPV code: 77312100). It is located within the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on April 1, 2017, and conclude on March 31, 2020. The procurement method utilized is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on January 11, 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in pest control or landscaping services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Those capable of providing regular highway weed control services, with the possibility of additional sprays, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tendering opportunity may enhance visibility within the public sector and potentially lead to further similar contracts within local government services.

## Notice

Oldham Council require a contractor to provide highway weed control services for the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within the borough. There will be a minimum of 2 sprays per year with an optional 3rd spray. Additional information can be found in the tender documentation located on the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk). Additional information: All tender documents can be found on the Chest and the submission must also be uploaded on the Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ed1cf3-fe14-432c-b724-c2e613be2c1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPIRE GROUND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ed1cf3-fe14-432c-b724-c2e613be2c1f
- 15 Mar 2017 at 10:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6791f54b-5d3c-43de-84ec-a4d615d8c399
- 14 Dec 2016 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6791f54b-5d3c-43de-84ec-a4d615d8c399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ed1cf3-fe14-432c-b724-c2e613be2c1f
  15th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6791f54b-5d3c-43de-84ec-a4d615d8c399
  15th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
  The Chest - eprocurement portal to access the tender documents

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