--- title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF WEED CONTROL SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2960559-21bb-4b48-8374-b63d8b3c9c64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2960559-21bb-4b48-8374-b63d8b3c9c64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2960559-21bb-4b48-8374-b63d8b3c9c64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2960559-21bb-4b48-8374-b63d8b3c9c64.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-01" --- # INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF WEED CONTROL SERVICES Buyer: BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2960559-21bb-4b48-8374-b63d8b3c9c64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2960559-21bb-4b48-8374-b63d8b3c9c64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2960559-21bb-4b48-8374-b63d8b3c9c64.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the provision of weed control services in the South East region of the United Kingdom has been completed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in collaboration with Hart District Council. The contract, classified under CPV code 77312000 for weed-clearance services, sought the treatment and control of weeds on both hard and soft surfaces. This open procedure tender, suitable for SMEs, commenced with a notice published on 6th March 2024, and the tender period ended on 9th April 2024. The contract, valued at £127,840, was awarded to Japanese Knotweed Limited on 1st May 2024, with services starting from 31st May 2024 for a period of one year, extendable by an additional year. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in horticulture and weed management services. The competitive open procedure enables smaller businesses to effectively participate and showcase their capabilities in managing similar services. Successful firms in this sector may also leverage this contract as a case study to expand their services to other councils and regional authorities requiring weed control solutions. This procurement underscores the significance of environmental management and offers participating businesses a robust platform for growth within the public sector. ## Notice Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council (Councils) currently have responsibility for treatment and control of weeds on Hampshire County Council (HCC) owned footpaths and pavements. These areas are all 'hard surfaces". The Councils also have their own areas for which they are responsible for weed control. These are mainly 'soft landscaped areas' but does include some amount of 'hard surfaces. \r \r The Councils are seeking to appoint a suitable contractor to provide weed control services in accordance with the full specification included in this tender document. This contract is for one year plus a further optional year. \r ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e49117-fcf7-4695-a6b8-c58d7c337e0f | | 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 | 1 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 29 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £191,760 | | 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 | BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BASINGSTOKE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG21 4AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane | | Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove | | Westminster constituency | Basingstoke | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JAPANESE KNOTWEED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services ## Release History - 1 May 2025 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e49117-fcf7-4695-a6b8-c58d7c337e0f - 9 May 2024 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611b7b22-f8a4-4165-9aad-85d8dbee3c72 - 6 Mar 2024 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3301ab83-79ad-4cce-9db6-759f00de0e77 - 6 Mar 2024 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c85853-d864-48ab-8c08-ed47bfc0a140 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e49117-fcf7-4695-a6b8-c58d7c337e0f 1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611b7b22-f8a4-4165-9aad-85d8dbee3c72 9th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3301ab83-79ad-4cce-9db6-759f00de0e77 6th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c85853-d864-48ab-8c08-ed47bfc0a140 6th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=876b2c0e-cedb-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21 Advert - https://sebp.due-north.com/ South East Business Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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