--- title: "Weed Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dbe68df-638f-42c5-be46-28e1398ec8fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dbe68df-638f-42c5-be46-28e1398ec8fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dbe68df-638f-42c5-be46-28e1398ec8fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dbe68df-638f-42c5-be46-28e1398ec8fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-14" --- # Weed Management Services Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dbe68df-638f-42c5-be46-28e1398ec8fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dbe68df-638f-42c5-be46-28e1398ec8fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dbe68df-638f-42c5-be46-28e1398ec8fd.json) ## Summary South Tyneside Council has initiated a tender process for Weed Management Services in the borough of South Tyneside. The contract involves the application of herbicide to highways and footways, with a total value of £450,000 over three years. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a planned contract period from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2026. Interested parties should note the future notice date of September 14, 2022. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the weed-clearance services industry based in the North East region of the United Kingdom are well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to foster efficient and effective weed management practices, offering long-term growth opportunities for contractors who can meet the council's service requirements and deliver high-quality results. ## Notice Tenders are invited for the application of herbicide to the Highways, footways and associated features in the borough of South Tyneside. The Service shall normally consist of three applications during the growing season, with the option of an additional fourth. Spraying to take place between March and November annually. South Tyneside Council will work with the contractor to determine the programme and timings of sprays annually. The Contractor shall only carry out the Service during appropriate weather conditions to ensure effective treatment, avoid spray drift, contamination of watercourses and the like. Tender documentation is available to be downloaded on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com - this will then grant access to the tender documentation. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once you have registered you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation. Tenders and all supporting documentation must be priced in Sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. Additional information: Please note the value of PS450,000 anticipates a 3 year contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b06ee0-7e0d-4e2d-8460-2588d8ea4e0c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE33 2RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | South Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents | | Westminster constituency | South Shields | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2022 at 14:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b06ee0-7e0d-4e2d-8460-2588d8ea4e0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b06ee0-7e0d-4e2d-8460-2588d8ea4e0c 14th September 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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