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title: "Weed Killing Technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c2a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-04-02"
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# Weed Killing Technology

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c2a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Weed Killing Technology" project, initiated by Transport for London, is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on exploring technology that targets and sprays weedkiller only on weeds, thus reducing glyphosate usage. Transport for London, a central government public authority, is overseeing the process from its London base. The industry category is goods, specifically spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture. The market engagement activity is scheduled to commence on 15 April 2026 and conclude on 15 May 2026. Businesses interested in participating must register their interest via email, providing their company information. The estimated contract period spans from 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2027, with potential renewal options extending to October 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural or horticultural technologies, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions to reduce weedkiller application. Suppliers with expertise in precision spraying machinery or alternative methods capable of achieving similar results are encouraged to engage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement process favourable, given the emphasis on innovative technology solutions and Transport for London's commitment to incorporating technological advancement in public services. Successful engagement and participation could pave the way for future contracts and collaborations within the utilities sector.

## Notice

Transport for London (Asset Performance and Delivery team - Track) is looking into the possibility of changing the weed-killing approach by utilising technology, secured to a wagon, which identifies where there is a weed and only sprays weedkiller on weeds, resulting in reduced use of glyphosate weedkiller. Suppliers, who can offer this type of technology of alternative type, which could achieve the same or similar outcome, are invited to participate in market engagement.

### Planning Information

TfL may undertake the following engagement activities:
• Supplier briefing session
• Structured questionnaire issued to suppliers
• Optional one-to-one supplier engagement meetings
• Written clarification questions and responses
Suppliers interested in participating in the engagement should register their interest by emailing TrackProcurementTeam@tfl.gov.uk the following information: 
1. Company name and company registered number
2. Contact name and email address
Further information, briefing documents and engagement invitations will be provided to registered suppliers.
Estimated period over which the market engagement is expected to take place is 15/04/2026 to 15/05/2026.
Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031064-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16400000 - Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031064-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031064-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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