Published date: 4 September 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 October 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Weed-clearance services - 77312000

Location of contract

East Midlands, West Midlands

Value of contract

£1,032,000

Procurement reference

tender_153363/617818

Published date

4 September 2017

Closing date

5 October 2017

Contract start date

12 February 2018

Contract end date

11 February 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Midland Heart requires a full and robust treatment plan. A treatment plan should be a MINIMUM of 3 years herbicide treatment and up to a maximum of 5 year (Dependant of severity of infestation), 2 years monitoring programme post treatment and a 5 or 10 year guarantee following the monitoring.

The Contractor will be required to provide a service to carry out a full site survey and programme of works to treat Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and any other Injurious or Invasive Weeds at Midland Heart properties where required.

The Contractor will be expected to provide photographic evidence and a report to detail what chemicals were used (including application rates and spray records).

The Contractor will also be expected to provide visit recording and documentation to support the plan.

Midland Heart will require a copy of the certificate of guarantee for the site once works are completed.


About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Bennett

Address

20 Bath Row
Birmingham
B15 1LZ
England

Email

Laura.Bennett@midlandheart.org.uk

Website

http://www.midlandheart.org.uk/