--- title: "Weed Control Contract (Newquay, Cornwall) 2024-25" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a364470-3aeb-4ab9-8848-747fd0a7eadd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a364470-3aeb-4ab9-8848-747fd0a7eadd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a364470-3aeb-4ab9-8848-747fd0a7eadd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a364470-3aeb-4ab9-8848-747fd0a7eadd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-26" --- # Weed Control Contract (Newquay, Cornwall) 2024-25 Buyer: NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a364470-3aeb-4ab9-8848-747fd0a7eadd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a364470-3aeb-4ab9-8848-747fd0a7eadd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a364470-3aeb-4ab9-8848-747fd0a7eadd.json) ## Summary Newquay Town Council has issued a tender for a Weed Control Contract for the period 2024-25 in Cornwall. The contract aims to reduce weeds on highways on a reactive basis covering a total road length of 71.04 km. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of July 2, 2024, and a contract period from August 12, 2024, to October 31, 2025. This falls under the horticultural services category suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses offering environmentally friendly weed control solutions to engage with Newquay Town Council. The council seeks contractors with expertise in non-invasive weed-killing methods suitable for highway environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary sector organisations, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, aligning with the council's commitment to local community welfare. ## Notice Newquay Town Council is seeking bids for weed clearance services using appropriate weed-killing methods to the highways on a reactive basis. The purposes of which is to reduce the number of weeds on said highways. The use of Glyphosate (or any other herbicides) as a method of weed control will NOT be accepted. The contractor must be aware that there are highways within the contract where vehicles are parked and therefore, it is imperative the choice of weed control method should ensure it is safe to do so around vehicles. Where areas cannot be accessed the contractor must contact Newquay Town Council immediately to report what areas were not covered and why. The proposed method to be used must be non-invasive and environmentally friendly. The total length of roads within the parish is 71.04 km (note: including both sides of the road would total 142.08 km). However, this contract will be undertaking weed control on a 'reactive' basis and the Town Council will not exceed more than 10% of the total length of highways within the Parish. The Council will assess the hot spot areas within the parish on a monthly basis and review whether action will be taken based on: health & safety risk, impact on an asset of importance to the local community and/or tourism, the number of enquiries raised and budgetary limitations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a07961a-3e14-454e-914e-54c27646674c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000 | | 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 | NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWQUAY | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR7 1AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Newquay Central & Pentire | | Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2024 at 15:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a07961a-3e14-454e-914e-54c27646674c - 6 Jun 2024 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a07961a-3e14-454e-914e-54c27646674c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a07961a-3e14-454e-914e-54c27646674c 26th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/998d69e6-9dda-4e62-a269-1c186e996ba5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b05c544-2338-4062-8f28-95ff2a9dc46d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af5b908c-9024-4008-9812-28933a0057ca ## Notice URLs - http://www.newquay.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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