--- title: "BPN / Northfield - Application of Herbicides - Northfield" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22bcc218-90ad-4219-9db2-9fa789f5f306" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22bcc218-90ad-4219-9db2-9fa789f5f306" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22bcc218-90ad-4219-9db2-9fa789f5f306.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22bcc218-90ad-4219-9db2-9fa789f5f306.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-09" --- # BPN / Northfield - Application of Herbicides - Northfield Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22bcc218-90ad-4219-9db2-9fa789f5f306 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22bcc218-90ad-4219-9db2-9fa789f5f306) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22bcc218-90ad-4219-9db2-9fa789f5f306.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the application of herbicides in Northfield, with the tender titled "BPN / Northfield - Application of Herbicides - Northfield." This opportunity falls within the services category, particularly focused on herbicides, and the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2018, lasting until 31st March 2019. Interested parties must submit their completed quotation documentation by noon on 24th April 2018, using the Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system, In-tend, where registration is required to express interest and access relevant documents. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in pest control and horticultural services, particularly those experienced in herbicide application. Companies that prioritise environmental safety and hold the necessary certifications for pesticide application will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the council's specifications on safety and thorough training for the service provider, firms that can demonstrate adherence to safety regulations and effective service delivery in public spaces are particularly encouraged to apply. ## Notice Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the Application of Herbicides - Northfield. This contract will be for a period of 1 year commencing 1st May 2018 until 31st March 2019. Birmingham Parks and Nurseries invite tenders for the application of herbicides to shrub beds and other non-crop surfaces. Applications will be required to the areas within the constituency of Northfield. Areas will be identified via digital maps made available to the successful service provider via PDA devices. These PDA devices will be loaned to the service provider by Birmingham Parks and Nurseries for the duration of the works. All application works will be recorded via this system, full training will be provided by Birmingham Parks & Nurseries. The successful Service Provider shall provide the contract manager with a list of the materials he proposes to use, together with a copy of the assessment required under COSHH and the precautions proposed to be taken to ensure the safety of members of the public or persons other than the Service Provider's employees who may be affected by the use of such products. The Service Provider engaged on pesticide application works shall produce on demand a current Certificate of competence issued by the relevant authority. All persons using pesticides must take all reasonable precautions to protect the health of all human beings, creatures and plants, and to safeguard the environment People applying pesticides must be fully trained and hold current certificates of competence and use the correct equipment. All pesticides used must appear on the current MAFF approved list of chemicals and be approved for use by the Contract Manager. An approved list of chemicals can be obtained from the Contract Manager. Specified treatments must not result in the areas treated looking untidy or ragged and, in cemeteries in particular, care must be taken to avoid chemicals damaging gravestones and markings. Treatments must be planned so as not to conflict with burials. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 24th April 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198b4c4f-8b86-4d9f-84b6-db4e6755fe03 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 24 - Chemical products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture - 03451300 - Shrubs - 24453000 - Herbicides - 34928200 - Fences ## Release History - 9 Apr 2018 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198b4c4f-8b86-4d9f-84b6-db4e6755fe03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198b4c4f-8b86-4d9f-84b6-db4e6755fe03 9th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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