---
title: "27983 - Citywide Weed Treatment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac18"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# 27983 - Citywide Weed Treatment Services

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac18

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Citywide Weed Treatment Services" contract, awarded to Japanese Knotweed Limited. The contract entails spraying 1864.21KM for weed treatment across various regions in the UK, including multiple UK territorial units such as UKC, UKD, and so forth, with scheduled treatments starting in March and August 2026. The contract, initiated under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, followed a direct procurement method positioned below the competitive threshold, and is valued at approximately £104,250.05. The service provision commenced on 30th March 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of March 2027.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in environmental services specifically within the weed control sector. Given its focus on providing non-competitive, direct procurement services, smaller enterprises, or SMEs like Japanese Knotweed Limited, stand to benefit significantly. Companies that can offer efficient, large-scale environmental management solutions within local UK jurisdictions would be well suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. This contract highlights the potential for niche environmental services to secure substantial public sector work, fostering scalable business growth within the industry.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council ("the Council") would like to invite you to provide a quotation for Citywide Weed Treatment Services. This contract involves spraying a total distance of 1864.21KM of HMPE. Circa 890KM is effectively sprayed in each traffic direction. Contractor to supply chemicals to treat areas stated. Two separate treatments required in 2026 one starting in March, the next treatment in August. Each treatment will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks (Weather dependant).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052182-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £86,875 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAPANESE KNOTWEED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052182-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052182-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://japaneseknotweed.co.uk
- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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