Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd6-33f3-729a-9f7d-56a16acbfe8b/contract-for-the-contract-for-vegetation-management-weed-control-on-the-public awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract for the Contract for Vegetation Management (Weed Control) on the Public Highway [City & County of Swansea](https://tendernation.io/buyers/city-county-of-swansea) Open field Estimated value £475,039 Published 25 Jun 2026 Deadline Closed 17 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The work included in this contract covers the application of herbicide to eradicate and control all grass and weed growth on highways in City & County of Swansea which includes the following:2 x completed sprays within identified targeted date windows, however additional time may be allowed, if agreed in advance, due to adverse weather conditions.3 treatments per annum of all arterial routes. 4 sprays on the high-profile routes, before and after each main spray.Option for 3rd Spray which may be reduced in proportionally for a selection of wards, as a percentage of the total number.Programme to be completed in order unless otherwise agreed in advance. Programme to be available to be shared 2 weeks in advance of attendance for each ward. During spraying windows, a minimum of 4 operatives must be working on the programme at all times.If chemical-based products are utilised, the contractor is required to use computer-controlled spot weeding treatment technology to minimise the quantity of chemical applied, whilst ensuring all weeds present are eradicated.• the whole width of the footway to the kerb including to the rear of footways including rear lanes abutting brick, stone or other types of wall• hard areas of traffic islands, central reservations (including ornamental stone), carriageways and roundabouts (including kerbs) • 300mm width of carriageway adjacent to the kerb, but excluding the remainder of the carriageways; • all islands near junctions and roundabouts and all central reserves• pedestrian precincts • hedge lines and property boundaries• around the bases of street furniture including safety fencing and pedestrian guard railing• footpaths / alleys / walkways / stepped areas that are part of the public highway• tree bases on the footway – Porous areas to be treated with residual application• french drain• 28 km dual carriageways• 59 Car parks Read full description ## CPV classification Tree pruning and hedge trimming Weed-clearance services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0658df-2026-06-25T14:32:44+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0658df-2026-06-25T14:32:44+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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