---
title: "CE-161-19 - Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616407"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-18"
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# CE-161-19 - Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616407

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service" in Ayr, Scotland. This procurement is classified under the services industry, specifically focused on general public services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline for interested bidders is set for 30th March 2020. The successful contractor will be responsible for three annual applications to manage weed growth across various public areas. The contract, which has a total value of £149,362.88, was officially awarded on 21st May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control and landscaping services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in urban vegetation management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant certifications and a solid track record in similar services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can offer community benefits, such as targeted recruitment or social enterprise development, may enhance their chances of securing the contract. This project not only supports business growth but also promotes local employment and community engagement initiatives.

## Notice

The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs. In the main, these will include: a) Where a pavement is wider than the conventional measurements; b) Along kerbs and walls; c) A road made up of paviour sets; d) Tree pits and raised sets in pavements; e) Steps; f) Central reservations; g) All Interlinking lanes (interlinking lanes are the perimeter of each lane); Roundabouts and central reservations and the smaller traffic islands, out with 30mph signs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs. In the main, these will include: a) Where a pavement is wider than the conventional measurements; b) Along kerbs and walls; c) A road made up of paviour sets; d) Tree pits and raised sets in pavements; e) Steps; f) Central reservations; g) All Interlinking lanes (interlinking lanes are the perimeter of each lane); Roundabouts and central reservations and the smaller traffic islands, out with 30mph signs.

Renewal: 3 years (+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388468 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,362 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE WEED CONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 90611000 - Street-cleaning services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388468
- 28 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382249

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382249
  CE-161-19 - Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service - The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs. In the main, these will include: a) Where a pavement is wider than the conventional measurements; b) Along kerbs and walls; c) A road made up of paviour sets; d) Tree pits and raised sets in pavements; e) Steps; f) Central reservations; g) All Interlinking lanes (interlinking lanes are the perimeter of each lane); Roundabouts and central reservations and the smaller traffic islands, out with 30mph signs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388468
  CE-161-19 - Provision of a Street Spraying Weed Control Service - The principal objective of the contract is to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide a weed control service consisting of three (3) applications per annum, to control weed growth in streets, along traffic islands, footways/pavements, around roundabouts, including those out with 30mph signs. In the main, these will include: a) Where a pavement is wider than the conventional measurements; b) Along kerbs and walls; c) A road made up of paviour sets; d) Tree pits and raised sets in pavements; e) Steps; f) Central reservations; g) All Interlinking lanes (interlinking lanes are the perimeter of each lane); Roundabouts and central reservations and the smaller traffic islands, out with 30mph signs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616407
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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