--- title: "PAN3435 - Highway and Housing Land Weed Spraying Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a1c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a1c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a1c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a1c7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-05" --- # PAN3435 - Highway and Housing Land Weed Spraying Services Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a1c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a1c7.json) ## Summary The public procurement process conducted by Leicester City Council focused on Highway and Housing Land Weed Spraying Services. The contract, tagged under the services category, sought to provide weed control across Council-owned highways and housing land in the region UKF21. Initially initiated as a tender, the procurement employed an open procedure, reflecting a completed status with the award made on 5th May 2026, and the standstill period concluding on 14th May 2026. The contract commences on 1st June 2026 and is set to span until 31st May 2029, with potential extensions. The substantial contract is valued at £514,134 and expects quality delivery to maintain the area's upkeep, avoiding complaints and liabilities. This tender opens avenues for businesses specializing in environmental maintenance, particularly those focused on weed control services. With Empire Ground Care Limited winning the award, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions were found suited for competition, as evidenced by the three final stage SME bids. The contract's periodic renewals offer ongoing business stability and potential for long-term partnerships with public authorities like Leicester City Council, enhancing visibility and reputation in the public sector service market. ## Notice The council require weed control services to be provided on all Council owned / controlled highways & housing land, failure to provide this service will result in complaints, reputational damage, unkept land and claims against the authority for slip, trip incidents. ### Planning Information Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market in relation to this provision. This contract will deliver all services associated with the Highway and Housing Land Weed Spraying Services. The Council require weed control services to be provided on all Council-owned / controlled highways and Housing land, under the weed control programme. At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Pre-Market Engagement questionnaires can be accessed at the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/dH7swY9SSP Return Date: Monday, 13 October 2025 at 12:00 noon ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041184-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 4 May 2026 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £564,000 | | Lots value | £564,000 | | Awards value | £514,134 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EMPIRE GROUND CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77312100 - Weed-killing services ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041184-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 11:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017782-2026 - 25 Sep 2025 at 10:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059570-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041184-2026 5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017782-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059570-2025 25th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28c4a01e-c613-f111-813c-005056b64545 https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28c4a01e-c613-f111-813c-005056b64545 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/dH7swY9SSP - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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