Scope
Reference
COV21522
Description
The Council has a requirement for weed control across the city. Currently, this covers twice yearly spraying on the adopted highway, footpaths, cemeteries as well as invasive weeds spraying.
Streetpride is the Council's main customer of this service, and the spraying is arranged directly with the contractor.
Other Council departments may access this contract if required and coordinated through Streetpride.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
- Possible extension to 1 July 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Based on performance and ongoing requirements, 2 x 12-month extension periods
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 May 2025, 12:59am
Tender submission deadline
27 May 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 June 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 February 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 70% |
| Weed Eradication | Quality | 10% |
| Treatment and eradication of Non-native Invasive Weeds | Quality | 10% |
| Complaints and remedial works | Quality | 5% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The supplier's performance will be measured against agreed KPIs, under performance could lead to contract termination.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The contracting authority already has knowledge of the market and is carrying out an open procedure with sufficient timescales.
Contracting authority
Coventry City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJC-6861-XJPP
Council House, Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR
United Kingdom
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government