Open28 days left · closes midday, Friday 11 December 2026

Hardcore Surface Weed Treatment

Sunderland City Council · Local authority

In brief

Sunderland City Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (North East).

The estimated value is £448,110 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 11 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 11 December 2026

How bids are scored

Price 65% · Quality 30% · Social Value 5%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 17 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Council requires a contractor to carry out hardcore surface weed treatment on pathways, car parks and footpaths in the City of Sunderland.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 28 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £448,110 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

5 October 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 093745-2026
11 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106917-2026

About the buyer

Sunderland City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

153

Awards

110

All tenders and awards from Sunderland City Council

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From notice 093745-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 October 2026, last updated 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.