Scope
Description
The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a qualified contractor to provide borough-wide weed control services on public highways and Hackney-owned housing estates (excluding green spaces). The contract covers the targeted application of Glyphosate by knapsack with strict adherence to exclusion zones and environmental controls. The Council is committed to reducing chemical use over time and requires a supplier that is able to support this goal and deliver effective weed control (which assists the Council in complying with its statutory duties around street cleanliness).
The procurement is being run as an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. All tender documents, including the specification and response requirements, are available via the London Tenders Portal (ProContract).
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
- Optional re-treatment.
- Trial alternative herbicides (subject to Council instruction).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Contract locations
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Minimum Turnover: Suppliers must confirm a turnover of at least £200,000 in the most recent financial year.
Yes = Pass
No = Fail
Insurance: Suppliers must confirm they have (or will have prior to contract start):
Public Liability Insurance of £2 million
Employers' Liability Insurance of £5 million (if applicable)
Yes = Pass
No = Fail
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 July 2025, 5:00pm
Deadline for requests to participate
9 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | All criteria are stated in the procurement documents. |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | All criteria are stated in the procurement documents. |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hackney
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZC-5592-DDDV
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street
Hackney
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Marta Kolinska
Telephone: +44 2083562483
Email: marta.kolinska@hackney.gov.uk
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government