---
title: "Weed Control Programme (Barrow) 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068505"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Weed Control Programme (Barrow) 2026

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068505

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded the procurement process for the Weed Control Programme aimed at managing weed clearance within the borough of Barrow in Furness. The contract covers the adopted highways and hard-surfaced footpath network over the course of one year, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, and the award was officially marked as active on 17 April 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the UKD12 region of the United Kingdom, a sub-central government public authority recognized under the scheme UK_CA_TYPE. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract starting on 18 April 2026.

The awarded contract, valued at £60,336 gross, has been secured by Empire Ground Care Ltd, indicating a significant opportunity for similar small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in landscaping and environmental management services. Businesses engaged in providing weed-clearance services, as classified under the CPV scheme (code 77312000), would find this tender opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio within public sector projects. This specific procurement encourages competitive participation and growth for local SMEs, fostering business relationships with government councils such as Westmorland and Furness Council.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council is procuring a contract for Weed Control Programme for the adopted highways and hard surfaced footpath network within the borough of Barrow in Furness 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/035071-2026 |
| 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 | £50,280 |
| 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 10:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035071-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035071-2026
  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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