Published date: 16 February 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: 9 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Weed-killing services - 77312100

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£40,000 to £120,000

Procurement reference

UBI0034P

Published date

16 February 2017

Closing date

9 March 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2018

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?

Yes

Description

Service to control weeds found across highway verges and other public and service areas to improve the appearance of the public realm but also for preventing the risk of creating slippery surfaces and trip points, and where weeds occur along kerbs and channels, where they can obscure the kerb and disrupt drainage.

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Additional text

The contract for weed control is for a minimum period of one year, with the possibility of extending for one year periods for up to a further two years. This is due to the uncertainty of funding and the whether pesticides will be utilized for this service in future years.

About the buyer

Address

Ubico Limited
Central Depot, Swindon Road
Cheltenham
GL51 9JZ
England

Email

procurement@gosharedservices.org.uk