--- title: "Weed Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-394e02a3-736c-4473-b865-558741cfb3c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-394e02a3-736c-4473-b865-558741cfb3c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-394e02a3-736c-4473-b865-558741cfb3c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-394e02a3-736c-4473-b865-558741cfb3c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-16" --- # Weed Management Services Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-394e02a3-736c-4473-b865-558741cfb3c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-394e02a3-736c-4473-b865-558741cfb3c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-394e02a3-736c-4473-b865-558741cfb3c2.json) ## Summary The South Tyneside Council has initiated a tender process for Weed Management Services with a contract value of £450,000 over 3 years. The service involves herbicide application to Highways and footways in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions on 17th October 2022. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in weed-clearance services to bid for the contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method used is an open procedure above the threshold, providing a fair chance for a wide range of businesses to compete for this service contract. ## 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/7f01b2d1-463d-42b4-9e29-cc47eb851a5d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 16 Sep 2022 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f01b2d1-463d-42b4-9e29-cc47eb851a5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f01b2d1-463d-42b4-9e29-cc47eb851a5d 16th September 2022 - 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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