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title: "Provision of Weed Control Programme 2025 in both Barrow area & South Lakeland Area"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Weed Control Programme 2025 in both Barrow area & South Lakeland Area

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbff4608-4e81-4498-be55-d2b5e15e5588

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## Summary

The Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Weed Control Programme in both the Barrow area and South Lakeland area. This initiative, classified under weed-clearance services (CPV code 77312000), involves maintaining the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within these districts. The procurement stage is 'Award' with key dates including a tender period ending on 14th February 2025 and a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025. The total contract value awarded is £68,689, and the primary location for this project is in England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and environmental services, particularly those with expertise in weed control. Companies such as Greaves Tree Services Ltd and Empire Ground Care Ltd, both classified as SMEs, have been awarded the contract, showcasing the relevance for similar-sized businesses to compete effectively. Engaging in this procurement process not only allows for business growth by securing public sector contracts but also enhances industry presence and credibility in regional infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The Council requires a Contractor to carry out a Weed Control Programme for the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within the districts of South Lakeland and Barrow in Furness

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b308697-9fe3-4d11-8a6a-964450dba381 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,689 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EMPIRE GROUND CARE; GREAVES TREE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b308697-9fe3-4d11-8a6a-964450dba381

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b308697-9fe3-4d11-8a6a-964450dba381
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

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