LB Hillingdon - Provision of borough wide weed control treatments

Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a qualified supplier to provide borough-wide weed control services.The contract covers the targeted application of Glyphosate by knapsack , alongside other approved, alternative or innovative treatment techniques. The scope of works is within the boundaries of Hillingdon, the application of herbicide to control all grass and weed growth throughout the Highway Network, on Council Housing Estates, Tree Boxes in the Borough and from surfaced Scheduled Public Rights of Way. Hillingdon are committed to reducing chemical use over time and requires a supplier that is able to support this goal and deliver effective weed control. The procurement is being run as an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The Contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years with an extendable option for a period of two (2) years, giving a total of five (5) years (the Term). The London Borough of Hillingdon has a strong understanding of the market and is progressing with an open procedure within the required project timescales; therefore, no preliminary market engagement has been undertaken.