Contract for the Provision of Weed Control

Description

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking a qualified and experienced provider to meet the Council's requirement to carry out the control of weeds throughout the Borough. The contract requires that areas are kept clear of weeds through the application of an approved weed control chemical on five separate occasions throughout the year. The contractor must comply with all Road Traffic Regulations and all other current legislation relating to works which affect the Highway. The contractor must also comply with all relevant sections of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 where the works will affect the Highway. This contract is designed to deliver the highest quality service available in line with British and European Standards, sound and accepted best practice implicit in the specification and public and user health and safety. The Contract value is beleived to be in the region of £485,000. The Contract value is inclusive of Scheduled and non Scheduled Works. The percentage of Scheduled Works of the Contract Value range is 90%. The Contract value range is for a full four year contract, 2 years + the option to extend for up to a period or periods of 24 months.