--- title: "The provision of highways weed control services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95426de2-b848-4fc5-8a53-b5ac7ab2c0fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95426de2-b848-4fc5-8a53-b5ac7ab2c0fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95426de2-b848-4fc5-8a53-b5ac7ab2c0fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95426de2-b848-4fc5-8a53-b5ac7ab2c0fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ONESOURCE" published: "2018-01-08" --- # The provision of highways weed control services Buyer: ONESOURCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95426de2-b848-4fc5-8a53-b5ac7ab2c0fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95426de2-b848-4fc5-8a53-b5ac7ab2c0fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95426de2-b848-4fc5-8a53-b5ac7ab2c0fa.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Havering, represented by oneSource, is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of highways weed control services. This tender is part of the services industry and is particularly relevant to companies capable of delivering weed-clearance and weed-killing services within the region of London, United Kingdom. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 11 December 2017. The contract is intended to start on 1 March 2018 and will last for a year, ending on 28 February 2019. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for qualified service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in weed control and related environmental services. Companies that have the necessary experience and resources to comply with stringent health and safety regulations, as well as those proficient in the latest weed management technologies, would be well-suited to compete. Successful tenderers will play a vital role in maintaining aesthetic and environmental standards on public highways, thereby supporting local government initiatives and community wellbeing. ## Notice The London Borough of Havering is seeking a qualified and experienced provider to meet the Council's requirement to carry out the control of weeds predominantly on the public highway. The contract requires that sites are kept clear of weeds through the application of an approved weed control chemical on four separate occasions throughout the growing season. If acceptable standards of weed growth are not maintained the contractor will be required to manually remove weeds and dispose of these at a licensed disposal facility. The contractor must comply with all Road Traffic Regulations, in particular Chapter 8 of the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual summarised in the HMSO publication 'Safer Road Works Ahead' and all other current legislation relating to works which affect the Highway. The contractor must also comply with all relevant sections of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 where the works will affect the Highway. This contract is designed deliver the highest quality service available in line with British and European Standards, sound and accepted best practice implicit in the specification and public and user health and safety. We are seeking a company which has the resources and is competent and able to achieve and maintain a high quality service standard over the one year duration of this contract starting in March 2018. Additional information: The Authority is using the e-tendering suite 'capitalEsourcing' (www.capitalesoucing.com) to manage this procurement and to communicate with tenderers. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications (including the submission of tenders) will be conducted via the system. Tenderers will need to be registered with capitalEsourcing and any problems or queries concerning the operation and use of the system should be referred to the capitalEsourcing Help Desk tel: 0800 368 4850 email: help@capitalEsourcing.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77390867-25b2-4895-80c2-8051fbb18c0e | | 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 | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ONESOURCE | | Locality | ROMFORD | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM1 3AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Havering | | Electoral ward | St Edward's | | Westminster constituency | Romford | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 77312100 - Weed-killing services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 15:14 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77390867-25b2-4895-80c2-8051fbb18c0e - 20 Nov 2017 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b0d1b8-def2-4574-80e0-00393063166a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77390867-25b2-4895-80c2-8051fbb18c0e 8th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b0d1b8-def2-4574-80e0-00393063166a 20th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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