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title: "GB-Manchester: Control of Invasive Weeds"
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# GB-Manchester: Control of Invasive Weeds

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6574b413-e5a5-419e-b02e-9f7e46fbfad3

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Forestry England is for the contract titled "GB-Manchester: Control of Invasive Weeds," which aims to manage invasive weed species in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Delamere Forest. This tender is classified under the CPV code 77312000 for weed-clearance services and has an estimated contract value of £500,000. The tender period is set to close on 27 April 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 11 May 2020 and last until 10 May 2025. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to submit tenders.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental services and weed management. Companies looking to grow their business in the services sector, especially those with expertise in ecological control measures, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. As Forestry England considers SMEs suitable for this contract, it presents a valuable chance for emerging businesses to establish a footprint in public procurement.

## Notice

Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the control of invasive weeds in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Delamere Forest. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb2c58b-5d96-460a-a83c-99b016531600 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 10 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb2c58b-5d96-460a-a83c-99b016531600

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb2c58b-5d96-460a-a83c-99b016531600
  26th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-Control-of-Invasive-Weeds/2N8572XX46
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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