---
title: "HARDCORE SURFACE WEED TREATMENT (HORTICULTURAL)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a314"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-10"
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# HARDCORE SURFACE WEED TREATMENT (HORTICULTURAL)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a314

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is in the process of procuring services under the title "Hardcore Surface Weed Treatment (Horticultural)". The tender falls under the services category with a specific focus on weed-killing services (CPV code: 77312100). This initiative aims to appoint a contractor for herbicide treatment across footpaths, central reservations, cross over areas, back lanes, and all cemeteries within the City of Sunderland, covering approximately 508 hectares, including 2200km of footpaths and 1214km of public highways. The procurement process is at the award stage, having commenced with an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period end on 29th October 2024, and the contract signing on 9th December 2024. The award contract, valued at £378,000, was signed with DTMS Limited.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in horticulture, grounds maintenance, and weed control. It represents a significant engagement with a regional authority and the potential for extended service delivery over significant urban and public areas. Companies with expertise in quality management, cost efficiency, and the delivery of social value are well-suited to pursue such contracts. By fulfilling such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain credibility, and potentially secure further public sector projects. Sunderland City Council seeks a contractor equipped to handle extensive weed treatment operations within a critical urban infrastructure.

## Notice

Award Notice - Herbicide treatment of footpaths, central reservations/cross over areas, back lanes and hard surfaces including all cemeteries throughout the City of Sunderland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Herbicide treatment of footpaths, central reservations/cross over areas, back lanes and hard surfaces including all cemeteries throughout the City of Sunderland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039741-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £378,000 |
| Lots value | £378,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DTMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039741-2024
- 26 Sep 2024 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030758-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk
- https://sunderland.gov.uk
- https://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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