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title: "Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract"
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# Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract

Buyer: WMCOE - MIDLAND HEART  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20a61066-060c-4dde-92b8-69849086d57b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Japanese Knotweed, Invasive and Injurious Weeds Contract" has been initiated by WMCOE - Midland Heart, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the weed-clearance services category and has a total value of £1,031,728. The procurement method used was open procedure, with the tender period formally ending on 22nd February 2018. The contract is effective from 1st March 2018 and will conclude on 28th February 2022. The successful supplier selected for this tender is The Grounds Care Group (UK) Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and invasive species control, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive treatment plans, including monitoring and guarantees. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with the capacity to manage long-term projects entailing extensive site surveys and herbicide treatments. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth through enhanced service provision and long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

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. Midland Heart requires a full and robust treatment plan. A treatment plan should include 3 years herbicide treatment, 2 years monitoring programme post treatment and a 5 or 10 year guarantee following the monitoring. 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/b353881e-0899-40e0-9677-87f59ec289f3 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,031,728 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,031,728 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GROUNDS CARE GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2018 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b353881e-0899-40e0-9677-87f59ec289f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b353881e-0899-40e0-9677-87f59ec289f3
  8th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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