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Published 1 May 2026, 07:52 BST

Official UK procurement notice

EBCT 448 - Herbicide application

Official notice

Authority: Erewash Borough Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF13)
Published estimate£144,000≈ £48k / year · £172,800 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 22 May 2026
Contract term 3 yrsends 7 Jun 2029 · up to 7 Jun 2031 with extensions · starts 8 Jun 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Erewash Borough Council are inviting bids for the provision of herbicide application services to footpaths, pavements and pedestrianised areas across the Borough. An estimated 2 - 3 applications are required per annum.

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive, safe, compliant and effective weed control service in accordance with the Council's Specification, applicable legislation, manufacturer guidance and best industry practice.

Full details can be found within the invitation to tender documents.

CPV: Weed-clearance services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£144,000
Contract period: 8 Jun 2026 – 7 Jun 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 7 Jun 2031 with extensionsValue: £144,000 exc. VAT · £172,800 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: There is an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each subject to funding, business need and satisfactory performance.
77312000 Weed-clearance services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
1 May 2026, 07:52 BST
Last source update
1 May 2026, 07:52 BST
Authority reference
EBCT 448
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-040227
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Weed-clearance services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF13)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fd8 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
12 May 2026, 16:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

To ensure a fair, open and transparent procurement process, we will only accept expressions of interest, clarification queries and tenders for this opportunity via the EastMidsTenders e- portal.

procontract.due-north.com/Advert ↗

Timeline

1 May 2026 → 8 Jun 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published179 days ago
    1 May 2026, 07:52 BST
  2. Clarification questions by168 days ago
    12 May 2026, 16:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline158 days ago
    22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts141 days ago
    8 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    1 May 2026, 07:52 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Erewash Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PJQT-8342-ZMZN Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, East Midlands, DE7 5RPContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender