--- title: "SPS 2722 - Boroughwide Weed Control Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04164a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04164a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04164a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04164a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH" published: "2023-11-06" --- # SPS 2722 - Boroughwide Weed Control Services Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04164a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04164a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04164a.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Greenwich has initiated a tender process for the provision of Boroughwide Weed Control Services. This contract involves spraying weed control agents on various surfaces throughout the borough, covering a significant distance of highways and pathways. The procurement stage is currently active, with key dates including the tender period ending on 8th December 2023 and the award period starting on 6th December 2023. Businesses offering services in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural sectors would find this opportunity relevant. The Royal Borough of Greenwich seeks a company to provide weed spraying services for a contract duration from March 2024 to February 2027, with potential renewal options available. The procurement method is open, with electronic submission required. The tender presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to maintaining the high quality of the environment in the borough. Companies with expertise in weed spraying services and a track record of delivering quality services in similar sectors are well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice This contract covers the spraying of weed control agents on highways, Residential Roads, town centres, Thames Pathway, laneways, footways, estates, medians and other areas as deemed necessary by RBG three times a year. It covers a distance of 1,550 linear Kms of highways, 7 linear Kms of River Pathways and 75km of restricted access pathways. A new contract must be procured in time for the first spray of 2024 in March . Not purchasing this service will be detrimental to the quality of the environment throughout the borough. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1.1 The Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is a London borough in south-east London, England. The borough lies along the south bank of the River Thames between Deptford and Thamesmead. It has an area of 5,044 hectares. It has a water frontage of 8 miles. Greenwich is bounded by the London Boroughs of Bexley to the east, Bromley to the south, Lewisham to the west and across the River Thames to the north lie Tower Hamlets, Newham and Barking and Dagenham. 1.2 The borough has very good transport links, Central London is only 15 minutes away via train and there are various river crossings including the Thames Clipper and foot tunnels under the River Thames between Greenwich and Island Gardens and between Woolwich and North Woolwich. The Woolwich Ferry takes vehicle traffic and links the North Circular Road to the South Circular Road which runs through the borough. A cable car links Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks. 1.3 The Council's visions and values are delivered through the Council and its partners, and the service will support the Council in achieving its goal for high quality services and value for money services. 1.4 RBG aims to maintain the high quality of the environment throughout the whole borough. The cleanliness of our highways and estates is imperative to maintain the high standards we seek for those living and working in the borough, as well as visiting and travelling through the borough. To be able to maintain a consistent level of high standards, Streets Services sweep approximately 1550 (one thousand five hundred and fifty) linear kilometers of highway residential and town centre roads and a further 7 (seven) linear kilometers of River Pathway. This operation includes the removal of all weeds from these areas. 1.5 The Local Authority is seeking to commission a company which has the resources and expertise to provide a weed spraying service throughout the months of March - October for the period of this Contract (March 2024 - February 2027). Renewal: contract is set for 3 years with two optional 1year extensions available. 3+1+1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032865-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE18 6HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2023 at 19:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032865-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.procontract.due-north.com - http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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