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title: "P5717: Highways Weed Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d146"
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# P5717: Highways Weed Control

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d146

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## Summary

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "P5717: Highways Weed Control," classified under weed-clearance services (CPV code: 77312000). The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, involving the provision of weed control on public highways and other areas, with a contract value of £225,000. The contract was active until October 2021, with a focus on reducing chemical treatments throughout Tower Hamlets. The contract's significance also aligns with the council's strategic objectives of enhancing safety, recreation, and environmental conservation in public spaces.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the landscaping and environmental services industries. Companies specialising in weed control, ecological management, and urban landscaping would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in reducing chemical usage in public areas. Given the contract's emphasis on maintaining public safety and biodiversity, business growth can be derived from offering innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the council’s performance criteria, which prioritise quality and cost-effectiveness.

## Notice

Provision of weed control on public Highways and other areas. London Borough of Tower Hamlets are committed to a reduction in chemical treatment of weeds throughout Tower Hamlets. This contract is for the twice yearly spot treatment of all weeds on the public highways at specified intervals as detailed within the specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful contractor will provide the services to maintain a range of landscape areas at various sites within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This contract is primarily provided for the benefit of residents. The Borough's public spaces and the services provided therein, make key contributions towards achieving the Council's Strategic Outcomes. Key aspects of the open space provision are: * Safety and Amenity - to improve and maintain the visual attractiveness of the public realm, and ensure the perceived and physical safety of facility users and visitors. * Recreation and Health - to provide and maintain a high standard of facilities for both active and passive users. * Conservation and Biodiversity - to conserve historical landscapes and features, and to protect, expand and enhance the habitat for diverse species of plant and animal life in the Borough. * Education - to develop amenity open spaces as an educational resource for residents and visitors, promoting environmental awareness and accessibility.

Renewal: The contract duration is 36 months plus an option to extend by a further 24 months in 2 units subject to satisfactory contract performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027357-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOW MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027357-2021
- 5 Aug 2021 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018903-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/Home.aspx

## Provenance

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