--- title: "Weed Control Reading Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87c3ad7f-9b41-488f-a55a-bafbc1f6b6d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87c3ad7f-9b41-488f-a55a-bafbc1f6b6d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87c3ad7f-9b41-488f-a55a-bafbc1f6b6d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87c3ad7f-9b41-488f-a55a-bafbc1f6b6d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-23" --- # Weed Control Reading Borough Council Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87c3ad7f-9b41-488f-a55a-bafbc1f6b6d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87c3ad7f-9b41-488f-a55a-bafbc1f6b6d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87c3ad7f-9b41-488f-a55a-bafbc1f6b6d3.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Weed Control Reading Borough Council" initiated by the Reading Borough Council seeks to control unwanted vegetation in paved areas and around grass verges. This active tender falls under the services industry, with a total estimated value of £350,000 and a minimum value of £200,000. The procurement procedure is classified as an open procedure, which is above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 20 April 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 4 May 2020 and will last until 4 May 2021. Interested suppliers can register for the opportunity via the councils' In-Tend Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weed-clearance and management services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide necessary expertise and comply with contractual obligations. Companies that cultivate a strong understanding of environmental management, landscaping, or horticulture would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, registration on the In-Tend Portal is encouraged for accessing support and simplifying the bidding process, thereby fostering participation among eligible suppliers. ## Notice Control of unwanted vegetation on paved areas , and in and around grass verges . Additional information: This contract can be accessed via The councils Intend Portal To register Please click on this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc You will then need to complete a short online form to register: o your company's details o categorising your company in terms of the goods or services it can provide o providing user details, including an e-mail address which will be used as your login The In-Tend Portal is completely free to Suppliers to register and use; it will provide a simplified supplier interface making the bidding process easier and help Suppliers to achieve compliant responses to tendering and contracting opportunities. Help and support for Suppliers? Support is available to help you become familiar with the new In-tend system including: o dedicated help desk, available Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. o Supplier help guides available for download from the e-Tendering Portal If you need to speak to the In-Tend Help Desk, please call 0844 2728810, or e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk. Useful Tips o It is recommended for situations where the primary contact is not available, additional points of contact are registered so you can still gain access. While registering you may only add one additional point of contact, however after the registration is complete you may login to your account and add as many additional contacts as you like ensuring you select the box to receive emails for each one. o Junk mailbox - Initially any correspondence from In-tend may go into your junk mail, you need to add readingbc@in-tendorganiser.co.uk to your list of safe senders, then you will receive all mail in your inbox Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 4 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 77312100 - Weed-killing services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2020 at 16:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1 - 23 Mar 2020 at 16:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1 - 23 Mar 2020 at 16:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1 - 23 Mar 2020 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1 - 23 Mar 2020 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1 - 23 Mar 2020 at 12:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90875794-bf06-4bc0-826c-fbb558b7c5e1 23rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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