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title: "DDPT014 Provision of a Highway Weed Control Service"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# DDPT014 Provision of a Highway Weed Control Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6c06e19-bc6c-475e-820d-d3526680fc2f

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## Summary

Derbyshire Dales District Council is procuring the provision of a highway weed control service, classified under weed-clearance services. This procurement targets services to be rendered across Derbyshire district's highways, including A and B roads, roundabouts, traffic islands, and town centres, with a focus on herbicide treatment twice a year between May and October. The procurement stage has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Munro Weed Control. The contract spans from 19 August 2024 to 30 November 2026, with the possibility of a three-year extension based on performance and business needs. Key dates include the publication date on 11 June 2024 and the contract commencement on 19 August 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control and environmental services, especially those with expertise in herbicide application and manual weed removal. Companies with NPTC-certified operatives will find this contract especially appealing. Given the requirement for a Pesticide Certificate of Competence, this opportunity is well-suited for SMEs with a strong background in highway maintenance and green space management. The contract's terms offer an extended timeframe and potential for annual extensions, providing long-term business stability and a substantial financial return, approximately valued at GBP 197,500 for the initial contract period.

## Notice

Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for a suitably qualified supplier to undertake a weed control treatment programme across the district between the months of May and October. The Supplier will be required to carry out weed control on gullies and pavements of adopted highway consisting of A and B roads including roundabouts, traffic islands and town centres. The Supplier will treat the district with herbicide twice a year using the work programme enclosed in the Invitation to Tender. During the winter, the Council may require additional work to manually remove persistent weed growth and detritus. The Supplier shall carry out the work with experienced operatives who hold a Pesticide Certificate of Competence (National Proficiency Test Certificates - NPTC including sections, PA1, PA6A, PA2A). The initial contract period is 26 months; the contract is estimated to commence 19 August 2024 and expire 30 November 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for three years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Additional information: The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link above which will transfer you to our e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents.The councilwill only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2442a84-59d0-48df-bf82-efedda67872a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,500 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUNRO WEED CONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2442a84-59d0-48df-bf82-efedda67872a
- 11 Jun 2024 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bd600c-174c-4332-8f46-e9abe4a574dc
- 11 Jun 2024 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06152c2-0036-4bc3-ba3c-fbeec1660626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2442a84-59d0-48df-bf82-efedda67872a
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bd600c-174c-4332-8f46-e9abe4a574dc
  11th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06152c2-0036-4bc3-ba3c-fbeec1660626
  11th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=0fda28b4-711e-ef11-812b-005056b64545&projectStepId=1eda28b4-711e-ef11-812b-005056b64545
  Link to the Councils e-tendering system
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b47e0616-0728-ef11-812c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
  Link to the Councils e-tendering system

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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