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title: "Homes England - Portsmouth: Japanese Knotweed Excavation and Management Works 2018"
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# Homes England - Portsmouth: Japanese Knotweed Excavation and Management Works 2018

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-add9d627-52a3-4118-80b7-284c5e17159d

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## Summary

Homes England, operating under the Homes and Communities Agency, has initiated a tender for the "Japanese Knotweed Excavation and Management Works 2018" in Portsmouth, Hampshire. This project, classified as weed-clearance services, requires a competent supplier to excavate and manage multiple stands of Japanese Knotweed at the Former St James Hospital site. The tender was published on 15 November 2018, with a submission deadline set for 14 December 2018. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and the expected contract period spans from 1 February 2019 to 31 May 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management, landscaping, and weed-control services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies equipped to handle invasive species management and capable of complying with UK environmental regulations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with Homes England, suppliers can expand their portfolios while contributing to sustainable land management practices.

## Notice

Homes England is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier for the provision of Japanese Knotweed Excavation and Management Works for land at the Former St James Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Works are required to excavate, screen and incinerate six stands of Japanese Knotweed within the site and to chemically treat one remaining stand. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via Homes England eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Homes England eTendering system. If not already registered, Suppliers should register on the Homes England eTendering system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English. The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by Homes England and the contract between Homes England and Supplier. Suppliers should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for Homes England to be able to honor our transparency obligations without undermining the Suppliers commercial interests. Suppliers are advised that Homes England is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a Supplier considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Homes England shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response. Homes England takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to the stewardship of public funds and the management of its activities. The principles contained within this policy apply to both internal and external audiences, including anyone wishing to undertake business or engage with Homes England. Please refer to our Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470d9694-653a-428a-b3f5-ec6060283d79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,420 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON & TAYLOR FM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470d9694-653a-428a-b3f5-ec6060283d79
- 15 Nov 2018 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cad2f09-d22f-459c-9e76-fc8c69d73bce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470d9694-653a-428a-b3f5-ec6060283d79
  12th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cad2f09-d22f-459c-9e76-fc8c69d73bce
  15th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy

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