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title: "Herbicidal Treatment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773160"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-16"
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# Herbicidal Treatment

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773160

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## Summary

Falkirk Council, a regional or local authority based at The Foundry in Larbert, has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Herbicidal Treatment." The contract involves the provision of herbicidal treatment of adoptive roads and footpaths within various areas of Falkirk including Boness - Blackness, Airth - Grangemouth, Larbert - Stenhousemuir, Denny - Banknock, Falkirk Central, and Falkirk Braes. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender process having moved from initiation to award. Key dates to note include the contract signing date of 18 November 2024, and the contract covers the period from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2028. An open procurement method was used, with a total contract value of £250,000. The award was given to Complete Weed Control (Scotland South East) Limited, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance, and R&D Spray Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance services, particularly those with experience in herbicidal treatment. The framework agreement allows for an initial spray to be completed every year between May and June, with an optional second spray between August and September. The contract's adherence to health and safety regulations and various environmental protection statutes will ensure responsible business practices. SMEs, as well as larger firms, particularly those capable of providing reliable and competitive services, are well-suited to compete. Successful contractors on the framework are expected to provide additional community benefits such as paid work experience opportunities, which will foster local business growth and employment.

## Notice

Framework agreement award for the provision of Herbicidal Treatment of Adoptive Roads & Footpaths within the following Falkirk Council Areas of Operations. 1. Boness - Blackness Area 2. Airth - Grangemouth Area 3. Larbert - Stenhousemuir Area 4. Denny - Banknock Area 5. Falkirk Central Area 6. Falkirk Braes Area

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Herbicidal Treatment Service within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The requirement will be for an initial full spray to be completed between the 1st May and 30th June annually over the term of the contract with an option of a second full spray between 1st August and 30th September annually at the discretion of the Authority. The contractor(s) shall carry out the spraying programme in an efficient manner all in accordance with the current provisions detailed in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 2002 (COSHH) made under that Act, The Control of Pollution Act 1974, The Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 and The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (amended 1997), The Water Act 1989, The Environmental Protection Act 1990, made under the Act.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520384 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE WEED CONTROL (SCOTLAND SOUTH EAST; COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; R&D SPRAY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 24453000 - Herbicides
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520384
- 5 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511297

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=6
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Document 4 - SPD (Scotland) Standardised Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=7
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Document 5 - Boundary Map of Falkirk Area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=8
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Document 6 - Tender Return Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=9
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 ITT - Herbicidal Treatment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=10
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Herbicide Area Maps
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=1
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Appendix A - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=2
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Appendix B - Certifications Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=3
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Document 1- Account Management Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=4
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Document 2 - Bidders Climate Change Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511297&idx=5
  5th August 2024 - PS 361 24 Document 3 - Schedule 9 Framework Agreement (multi party)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511297
  Herbicidal Treatment - Falkirk Council wish to undertake a tendering process to enter into a framework agreement, with committed and experienced contractors for the provision of Herbicidal Treatment of Adoptive Roads & Footpaths within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. Key aims of the service are to provide a competitive, reliable, and customer-focused service to Place Services Ground Maintenance Department which will supplement the Council's own in-house service. Services are to be provided within the following Falkirk Council Areas of Operation: - 1. Boness - Blackness Area 2. Airth - Grangemouth Area 3. Larbert - Stenhousemuir Area 4. Denny - Banknock Area 5. Falkirk Central Area 6. Falkirk Braes Area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520384
  Herbicidal Treatment - Framework agreement award for the provision of Herbicidal Treatment of Adoptive Roads & Footpaths within the following Falkirk Council Areas of Operations. 1. Boness - Blackness Area 2. Airth - Grangemouth Area 3. Larbert - Stenhousemuir Area 4. Denny - Banknock Area 5. Falkirk Central Area 6. Falkirk Braes Area

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773160
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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