Award of Weed Control Services for Kent County Council Highway Network
Kent County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Weed Control Services for Kent County Council Highway Network
Awarded 31 Mar 2023
Awarded31 Mar 2023
Value£3,500,000.00
AgencyKent County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Expires in 1y 5mo5y term, 72% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expires 30 Mar 2028
About
Kent County Council awarded a contract to Japanese Knotweed Ltd, Languard Limited, and Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd for weed control services along its highway network.
The contract covers weed control on roads, footways, detached footways/alleyways, and hard surface/paved areas, as well as the treatment of injurious weeds such as Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed.
It includes programmed activities and ad-hoc works, with contractors required to have the knowledge and experience to carry out programmed weed treatment to specified time periods.
The contract value is AUD 3,500,000.
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Award of Weed Control Services for Kent County Council Highway Network
Won by Japanese Knotweed Ltd,Languard Limited,Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd · Kent County Council
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