Scope
Reference
HC309
Description
Hertsmere Borough Council is seeking an organisation to provide Herbicide Control Services (the Works). The control is wholly for the Public Highway. To consist of two sprays per annum during June/July and October/ November . The work is for the treatment of roads and public footpaths. It is for the total weed control of all areas to keep the locations as weed free as possible by the use of chemical herbicides. This will be a three year and a half year contractual agreement consisting of two applications in months October/November and June/July. With the option to extend by an additional year at the sole discretion of the council. This requirement has not been split into lots due to the size of the Borough.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £229,215 excluding VAT
- £275,058 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 October 2025
Contract dates
- 9 October 2025 to 8 April 2029
- Possible extension to 7 April 2030
- 4 years, 5 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
extend for a further year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
S.H. Goss
- Companies House: 02437438
Unit 3a, Paslow Hall Farm Estate, Kings Street
High Ongar, Essex
CM5 9QZ
United Kingdom
Email: michael.sander@shgoss.co.uk
Region: UKH35 - West Essex
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Hertsmere Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWN-1432-TXYZ
Civic Offices, Elstree Way
Borehamwood
WD6 1WA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@hertsmere.gov.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government