Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1a-bf54-7253-a381-bedbf05d2d0e/weed-spraying-tender-2017-18 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Weed Spraying Tender 2017-18 [Newquay Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newquay-town-council) Estimated value £6,500 to £8,000 Published 11 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Apr 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 - Term of the Contract The Weed Spraying Contract (WSC) is for a period of one year commencing on 08 May 2017 - 07 May 2018. - Location of work within the Parish The enclosed maps show the network of roads within the Parish requiring weed spraying. There is also a Weed Spraying Schedule available displaying a summary of the roads requiring this treatment under the contract. - Description of the work The work consists of using appropriate weed-killing and repellant chemicals and to apply them to all the roads (kerbs) and inner pavements identified by Newquay Town Council for the purposes of reducing the number of weeds on said roads and pavements. Chemicals used must be environmentally friendly and approved by DEFRA. The schedule of roads is outlined in a separate document along with associated maps. The total length of roads under this contract is 71.04 km. - Timing of work Spraying must take place on dry days throughout the summer until all the spraying has been completed. 1st Spray must commence during May/June with a 2nd Spray to take place in August/September. Further treatment may be required on particular roads and this should be a consideration when submitting a total cost bid. Newquay Town Council is not likely to pay for a re-spray on a road where either the chemicals/spray has failed or weeds have started to grow for any other reason. ## CPV classification Weed-clearance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f3c62844-dc1a-4217-9de2-e89f4d915684) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Newquay Town Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newquay-town-council) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Oakham Town Centre Flower Displays · Oakham Town Council · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9125-71df-b9f9-41f15d801548/oakham-town-centre-flower-displays) [Timber harvesting services – Prestari servicii de exploatare, fasonare si transport material lemnos · Ocolul Silvic Municipal Baia Mare - R.A. · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4212-711f-8f32-9a389f3970a3/romania-timber-harvesting-services-prestari-servicii-de-exploatare-fasonare) [Afforestation services – Acord cadru "Servicii de impaduriri si intretineri in plantatii O.S. Ianca" · Regia Nationala A Padurilor - Romsilva Ra · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-994a-7073-ab69-110d08842630/romania-afforestation-services-acord-cadru-servicii-de-impaduriri-si-intret) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – Concurso Público Internacional, destinado à Prestação de Serviços de Manutenção dos espaços verdes das instalações dos SIMAS de Oeiras e Amadora. · Serviços Intermunicipalizados de Água e Saneamento dos Municípios de Oeiras e Amadora · 28 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b58a-723b-af91-cc9aab01241f/portugal-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-concurso-publico-i) [Tree-maintenance services – Rahmenvertrag Jahrespflege 2027-2030 · Kommunalbetrieb Krefeld AöR · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-10f9-725f-ace5-cdd7dcc9d176/germany-tree-maintenance-services-rahmenvertrag-jahrespflege-2027-2030) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – marche d’entretien et amenagement des espaces verts des services et etablissements de l’etat EN corse 2027 (sites de haute-corse) · Secrétariat Général pour les Affaires de Corse · 53 days left · 11 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b5db-7299-967a-da8da1f04df9/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-marche-dentretien-e)