---
title: "P5717 Highways Weed Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029975"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029975"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029975.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029975.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS"
published: "2021-03-08"
---

# P5717 Highways Weed Control

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029975

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029975)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029975.json)

## Summary

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is planning a tender titled "P5717 Highways Weed Control", aimed at providers of agricultural services, particularly focused on weed control in public areas. This procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 14th June 2021. Key details include a virtual supplier information event scheduled for 9th April 2021, where potential suppliers can learn more about the requirements for maintaining a weed-free environment across highways and other areas within Tower Hamlets. Interested organisations must register by 12 Noon on 6th April 2021 to attend.

This upcoming tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural and landscaping services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in controlling weeds using approved herbicides and with a good understanding of road traffic regulations will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to enhanced business growth through collaborations with local authorities, along with the potential for long-term contracts that contribute to community services within Tower Hamlets.

## Notice

For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition at this stage, the purpose is to advise the market of the forthcoming procurement of London Borough of Tower Hamlets Weed Control contract and to invite potential suppliers to a virtual event to discuss a new exciting opportunity to undertake works within the Public Realm. Weed Control - Highways And Other Areas Contract is required to meets the Council's requirement in order to safely carry out the control of weeds using approved herbicides. The successful Contractor will be required to provide the services to maintain a weed free environment across Highway and Other Areas within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This contract predominately involves the performance of works on the public highway. The Contractor must comply with all Road Traffic Regulations. In particular Chapter 8 of the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual summarized in the HMSO publication 'Safer Road Works Ahead' and all other current legislation relating to works which affect the Highway. The Contractor must also comply with all relevant sections of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 where the works will affect the Highway. This contract is designed deliver the highest quality service available in line with , British and European Standards, sound and accepted best practice implicit in the Specifications and public/user health and safety. The event will be held on 9th April 2021 - Organisations wishing to attend the event are requested to register interest by emailing Matthew.Twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk or via the portal by no later that 12 Noon on 6th April 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition at this stage, the purpose is to advise the market of the forthcoming procurement of London Borough of Tower Hamlets Weed Control contract and to invite potential suppliers to a virtual event to discuss a new exciting opportunity to undertake works within the Public Realm. Weed Control - Highways And Other Areas Contract is required to meets the Council's requirement in order to safely carry out the control of weeds using approved herbicides. The successful Contractor will be required to provide the services to maintain a weed free environment across Highway and Other Areas within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This contract predominately involves the performance of works on the public highway. The Contractor must comply with all Road Traffic Regulations. In particular Chapter 8 of the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual summarized in the HMSO publication 'Safer Road Works Ahead' and all other current legislation relating to works which affect the Highway. The Contractor must also comply with all relevant sections of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 where the works will affect the Highway. This contract is designed deliver the highest quality service available in line with , British and European Standards, sound and accepted best practice implicit in the Specifications and public/user health and safety. The event will be held on 9th April 2021 - Organisations wishing to attend the event are requested to register interest by emailing Matthew.Twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk or via the portal by no later that 12 Noon on 6th April 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004612-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TOWER HAMLETS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Poplar |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI4 Inner London - East |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 14:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004612-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029975. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029975.json.