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title: "Chemical Control of Weeds"
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# Chemical Control of Weeds

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aecfb4fb-450c-47d5-a6c5-e41d2c3dab1b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Chemical Control of Weeds" contract is being conducted by Southampton City Council, located in Southampton, England. This tender is currently at the award stage, following the active awarding of the contract on 9th May 2019, which will remain effective from 10th May 2019 until 30th April 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £331,000, involves weed spraying services across 562 kilometres of highways and footpaths in the council's jurisdiction. The procurement method utilised for this contract is an open procedure, which allows for competition from a broad range of suppliers within the public procurement framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in weed control and pesticide application. Companies that are experienced, qualified, and capable of fulfilling the requirements for regular weed spraying on public highways will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enabling them to expand their service offerings and enhance their visibility within local government procurement. The tender also aligns with sustainability initiatives, making it appealing for businesses that focus on environmental compliance and innovation.

## Notice

Southampton City Council (the Council) is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to undertake weed spraying and control services to highways and footpaths across the Councils area of responsibility. The appointed contractor being expected to complete two (2) Weed Spraying applications per annum, with an option of a third. The area of highway/footway to be treated is approximately 562 KM. (At the last centre-line measurement, the length of highway in Southampton was 562 kilometres, and recent measurement indicates that there are approximately 488,574m2 of other surfaces within the City that will require treatment). The areas covered by this Contract include but are not limited to the following; kerb edges and channels, rear of footways and abutting brick, stone or other types of wall or fence, surfaced footways, traffic islands and splitter islands, paved roundabouts or paved sections of roundabouts, around the base of street furniture including safety fencing, pedestrian guard railing, tree bases on footways including raised cobbled areas, hard central reservations. The Council is also working to conform to the EU's proposals for the Water Framework Directive and the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7261a4-a75a-4536-b64a-4d8b90e69e75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £331,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRONMENTAL HUSBANDRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 10 May 2019 at 12:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7261a4-a75a-4536-b64a-4d8b90e69e75
- 10 May 2019 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7261a4-a75a-4536-b64a-4d8b90e69e75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7261a4-a75a-4536-b64a-4d8b90e69e75
  10th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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