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# Chemical Control of Weeds

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd102483-2713-4f30-b915-7765f5118189

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## Summary

Southampton City Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Chemical Control of Weeds," which focuses on weed spraying and control services for highways and footpaths in Southampton. This contract is classified under the CPV code for weed-killing services and has an indicative value of £22,500 for a one-year period, expected to commence on 17th April 2018. Businesses interested in submitting tenders must do so by the deadline of 4th April 2018, at 16:00, via the Southampton e-sourcing portal. The successful applicant may also have the opportunity to extend the contract for an additional year at the Council's discretion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those experienced in herbicide application and weed control. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary qualifications and service capabilities are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council seeks suitably qualified contractors. Competition is likely, and successful bidders will gain access to consistent work servicing approximately 562 km of highways across the region, contributing to sustainable practices in line with EU regulations.

## 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 three (3) Weed Spraying applications per annum. The contract will be for a period of one (1) year with the option to extend at the sole discretion of the Council for a further period of up to 1 year. It is envisaged that the Contract will commence from April 2018. The amounts and figures stated here are for the initial contract period only and are indicative as the council cannot guarantee the exact levels of work that will be required. 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). However, both these figures are indicative and should be viewed only as a guide figure; Contractors should acquaint themselves with Southampton's highways and infrastructure before supplying a price for this work. The map included in Annex C, illustrates the City boundary. Please be aware that prices supplied shall be to spray all highways within that boundary. 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. Please note All submissions are to be uploaded via the e-sourcing portal, https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/ . Any submissions sent directly via email will be discounted. Any submissions that arrive after the closing date of 4th April at 16.00 p.m. will be dismissed. Additional information: Southampton City Council is currently undertaking a tender entitled "Chemical Control of Weeds". For full details please register on the SCC online sourcing portal which can be accessed here https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/ the tender will be listed under Current Opportunities. It is titled "Chemical Control of Weeds" and has a reference number "SCC-GG-678" For Technical assistance please either consult the Curtis Fitch Support Site (http://www.curtisfitch.com/support/suppliers) which contains user guides and tips for submitting your tender, or the Curtis Fitch helpdesk can be contacted on 01242 530 900

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0448cd-8ccd-4326-bf64-c3e3198f745e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2018 - 17 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,660 |
| 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 7FP |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 7 Jun 2018 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0448cd-8ccd-4326-bf64-c3e3198f745e
- 19 Mar 2018 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3c2b74-7528-4bad-8a8f-75f3e0fb56ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0448cd-8ccd-4326-bf64-c3e3198f745e
  7th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3c2b74-7528-4bad-8a8f-75f3e0fb56ae
  19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.curtisfitch.com/support/suppliers

## Provenance

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