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title: "Removal of Japanese Knotweed at Princes School"
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# Removal of Japanese Knotweed at Princes School

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf6a3103-9b6c-4a4a-b1e6-46ec9782524e

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the removal of Japanese Knotweed at the location of the proposed new Princes School by awarding a contract to Vesab Ltd., trading as Japanese Knotweed Specialists. This contract, with a value of £25,795 excluding VAT, falls under the category of "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services," classified as CPV 77000000, and spans the contract period from 10th November 2025 to 13th December 2025. The procurement was finalised under 'award' status on 4th November 2025, with the related work taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and invasive species control, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Vesab Ltd., which have been recognised as suitable for such contracts. Companies in related sectors have the chance to expand their portfolios through participation in similar projects commissioned by public authorities, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the industry. The project at Princes School not only highlights the ongoing need for specialist services but also underlines the striking potential for businesses to contribute to public-sector projects that focus on sustainable environmental solutions.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract to Vesab Ltd. trading as "Japanese Knotweed Specialists" for the excavation, removal and disposal of Japanese Knotweed at the proposed site for the new Princes School construction. The total contract value is PS25,795.00 exc. VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31187f7-658a-42ee-89d7-bfab0f8d9913 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,795 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VESAB LIMITED T/A JAPANESE KNOTWEED SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31187f7-658a-42ee-89d7-bfab0f8d9913

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31187f7-658a-42ee-89d7-bfab0f8d9913
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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