Published date: 5 August 2021

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: 1 September 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Horticultural services - 77300000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£225,000

Procurement reference

TOWER001-DN530823-87702398

Published date

5 August 2021

Closing date

1 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 October 2021

Contract end date

30 September 2024

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

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the provision of weed control on Highways and other areas. Tower Hamlets are committed to a reduction in chemical treatment of weeds throughout Tower Hamlets. This contract is for the twice yearly spot treatment of all weeds on the public highways at specified intervals as detailed within the specification.

The successful contractor will be required to provide the services to maintain a range of landscape areas at various sites within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This contract is primarily provided for the benefit of residents.

The Borough's public spaces and the services provided therein, make key contributions towards achieving the Council's Strategic Outcomes. Key aspects of the open space provision are:

• Safety and Amenity - to improve and maintain the visual attractiveness of the public realm, and ensure the perceived and physical safety of facility users and visitors.
• Recreation and Health - to provide and maintain a high standard of facilities for both active and passive users.
• Conservation and Biodiversity - to conserve historical landscapes and features, and to protect, expand and enhance the habitat for diverse species of plant and animal life in the Borough.
• Education - to develop amenity open spaces as an educational resource for residents and visitors, promoting environmental awareness and accessibility.

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services and / or goods.

Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the opportunity documentation will be available for download. You will be required to complete an online questionnaire.
Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract and that this contact is updated as and when required.
The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the opportunity, which shall be exclusively available through the portal.

Suppliers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their Application. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for tenders that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors.

Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found HERE Or via http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/
If you require any further information prior to submit and expression of interest please contact the Council via email procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk quoting the contract internal reference number.

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The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services.
Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the opportunity documentation will be available for download. You will be required to complete an online questionnaire.
Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract and that this contact is updated as and when required.
The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the opportunity, which shall be exclusively available through the portal.
Suppliers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their Application. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for tenders that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors.
Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found HERE Or via http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/
If you require any further information prior to submit and expression of interest please contact the Council via email procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk quoting the contract internal reference number.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ambia Begum

Address

Mulberry Place
London
E14 2BG
England

Telephone

+44 2073640783

Email

procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Website

http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk