Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Highway Weed Spraying Service for Rochdale Borough (2024-2027)

Awarded 12 May 2024

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Awarded12 May 2024

Value£409,630.50

SupplierDobson UK LLP

AgencyRochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

RegionNorth West

CategoryInfrastructure

Expires in 6mo2y 12mo term, 83% elapsed

Awarded 12 May 2024Expires 11 May 2027

About

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Dobson UK LLP for a highway weed spraying service covering the borough's adopted highways.

The contract, valued at AUD 409,630.5, involves up to three applications per annum of approved herbicide to footpaths, walkways, splitter islands, channels, ginnels, road edges, and cobbled areas, totaling approximately 1280 km.

The objective was to achieve near-total weed control to prevent hazards, structural damage, drainage issues, and unsightly growth.

Applications were scheduled during spring, summer, and autumn as directed by the council's authorized officer.

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