Published date: 14 September 2022

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 14 September 2022

Contract summary

Industry

  • Weed-clearance services - 77312000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£450,000

Procurement reference

DN632582

Published date

14 September 2022

Approach to market date

14 September 2022

Contract start date

1 March 2023

Contract end date

28 February 2026

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Tenders are invited for the application of herbicide to the Highways, footways and associated features in the borough of South Tyneside.
The Service shall normally consist of three applications during the growing season, with the option of an additional fourth. Spraying to take place between March and November annually. South Tyneside Council will work with the contractor to determine the programme and timings of sprays annually.
The Contractor shall only carry out the Service during appropriate weather conditions to ensure effective treatment, avoid spray drift, contamination of watercourses and the like.

Tender documentation is available to be downloaded on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com - this will then grant access to the tender documentation. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once you have registered you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation. Tenders and all supporting documentation must be priced in Sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.


More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2023/2024 £150,000

Additional text

Please note the value of £450,000 anticipates a 3 year contract.


About the buyer

Contact name

Rebecca Oxby

Address

Town Hall, Westoe Road
South Shields
NE332RL
England

Telephone

0191 424 6826

Email

rebecca.oxby@southtyneside.gov.uk