---
title: "Weed Control Programme (South Lakeland) 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684f8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Weed Control Programme (South Lakeland) 2026

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684f8

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the Weed Control Programme in the South Lakeland area. This contract, awarded through a limited competition method below the threshold, focuses on services related to weed-clearance on adopted highways and footpaths. The contract began on 18th April 2026 and continues until 31st March 2027. With the award notice published on 17th April 2026, the procurement falls under the sub-central government classification, highlighting its importance for local government activities within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in weed-clearance services within the South Lakeland region. Empire Ground Care Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, suggesting that small and medium enterprises with expertise in grounds maintenance can competitively bid for similar contracts. Businesses in the landscaping and environmental services sectors may find analogous opportunities, especially those with capacity for executing municipal service contracts. Such engagements not only offer revenue growth but also strengthen reputations with public sector clients.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council is procuring a contract for Weed Control Programme for the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within the South Lakeland area for a period of 1 year, from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035054-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,790 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035054-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035054-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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