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title: "COV - Weed Control (2025)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05073d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# COV - Weed Control (2025)

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05073d

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has completed a procurement process for the "COV - Weed Control (2025)" programme, which involved the application of weed control services across various city areas, including highways and cemeteries. The procurement process, conducted under an open procedure, concluded with the award of the contract to Empire Ground Care Ltd on 7th July 2025. This contract, focusing on weed-clearance services, belongs to the services category and is valued at a gross amount of £360,000. The contract is active as of 8th July 2025 and extends until 30th June 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewals. The location served is primarily Coventry, in the UKG region, and the procurement solution will help automate the city's service provision strategy effectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in weed control and maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. Companies like Empire Ground Care Ltd, which are classified as SMEs, are well-suited for similar tenders, offering them the chance to expand their service portfolio within the public sector. Winning such contracts can help businesses solidify their market presence and demonstrate their capability to handle large-scale projects, thus paving the way for future opportunities in similar fields. The open nature of the procedure encourages competitive participation, enabling businesses with innovative solutions to showcase their strengths and secure governmental contracts.

## Notice

The Council has a requirement for weed control across the city. Currently, this covers twice yearly spraying on the adopted highway, footpaths, cemeteries as well as invasive weeds spraying. Streetpride is the Council's main customer of this service, and the spraying is arranged directly with the contractor. Other Council departments may access this contract if required and coordinated through Streetpride.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Based on performance and ongoing requirements, 2 x 12-month extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037978-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2029-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPIRE GROUND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037978-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 11:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033257-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 16:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016886-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037978-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033257-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016886-2025
  24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/
- http://www.empiregroundcare.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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