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title: "Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract"
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buyer: "WMCOE - MIDLAND HEART"
published: "2017-09-04"
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# Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract

Buyer: WMCOE - MIDLAND HEART  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11c7d3e6-8bb6-47a4-a0a9-c3fc19dd5e41

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the WMCOE - Midland Heart, which is initiating a tender for the "Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract." This project is classified under weed-clearance services and is located in the East and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a planned contract period starting on 12th February 2018 and concluding on 11th February 2022. Interested parties have until 5th October 2017 to submit their bids, following an open procurement method in line with the details provided in the open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental management, particularly those focusing on weed clearance services. Companies with expertise in herbicide treatment and invasive species management would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the project's substantial budget of £1,032,000 and its requirement for a long-term commitment, including monitoring and guarantees, firms that can demonstrate experience and reliability in delivering comprehensive treatment plans may find considerable advantages in winning this contract.

## Notice

Midland Heart requires a full and robust treatment plan. A treatment plan should be a MINIMUM of 3 years herbicide treatment and up to a maximum of 5 year (Dependant of severity of infestation), 2 years monitoring programme post treatment and a 5 or 10 year guarantee following the monitoring. The Contractor will be required to provide a service to carry out a full site survey and programme of works to treat Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and any other Injurious or Invasive Weeds at Midland Heart properties where required. The Contractor will be expected to provide photographic evidence and a report to detail what chemicals were used (including application rates and spray records). The Contractor will also be expected to provide visit recording and documentation to support the plan. Midland Heart will require a copy of the certificate of guarantee for the site once works are completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c53eda2-6578-4760-b28e-c6a588deb5ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 11 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,032,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WMCOE - MIDLAND HEART |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2017 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c53eda2-6578-4760-b28e-c6a588deb5ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c53eda2-6578-4760-b28e-c6a588deb5ca
  4th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlandheart.org.uk/

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