--- title: "Weed Treatment (South) 2019-2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-480d3f93-8a43-459e-884a-041805becfc6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-480d3f93-8a43-459e-884a-041805becfc6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-480d3f93-8a43-459e-884a-041805becfc6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-480d3f93-8a43-459e-884a-041805becfc6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-14" --- # Weed Treatment (South) 2019-2020 Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-480d3f93-8a43-459e-884a-041805becfc6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-480d3f93-8a43-459e-884a-041805becfc6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-480d3f93-8a43-459e-884a-041805becfc6.json) ## Summary Cumbria County Council is conducting a procurement exercise for the "Weed Treatment (South) 2019-2020" project, which focuses on weed control for adopted highways and hard-surfaced footpaths in South Lakeland and Barrow. This contract involves applying Glyphosate herbicide, and is classified under agricultural services. The tender was published on 30th November 2018, with the submission period closing on 7th January 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 25th October 2019, with an allocated value of £75,000. The procurement method utilized is an open procedure. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in agricultural and horticultural services, particularly those experienced in herbicide application and working in environmentally sensitive areas like the Lake District National Park. Additionally, businesses that can manage multiple spray cycles effectively would be well-suited to compete, enabling them to build their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public sector contracting space. ## Notice This opportunity is available via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Cumbria County Council is undertaking a procurement exercise for Weed Control Programme for the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within the districts of South Lakeland and Barrow. Quotes are invited for the application of Glyphosate herbicide to the public highways and hard surfaced footpath network in South Lakeland & Barrow, part of which is within the environmentally sensitive area of the Lake District National Park. The contract will operate over a minimum of two completed spray cycles, which will take place between March and September, plus an optional third cycle to include principal towns or the whole spray area and the contract will run for a single year. 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Whilst a guide has been provided, if you require further support, please view the help page https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73acd116-372f-4ee9-9d52-2eeec3209ec2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 25 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £75,000 | | 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EMPIRE GROUND CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2019 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73acd116-372f-4ee9-9d52-2eeec3209ec2 - 30 Nov 2018 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba73775d-2d06-4efc-8812-1929ad47fedf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73acd116-372f-4ee9-9d52-2eeec3209ec2 14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba73775d-2d06-4efc-8812-1929ad47fedf 30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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