Development and Trial of Sustainable Weed Control Solutions for the Strategic Road Network

National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England's Strategic Road Network of 4,300 miles of motorways and major A roads, is seeking market input to explore and trial credible, scalable alternatives to glyphosate for weed control. Glyphosate, widely used in highway maintenance, is a probable carcinogen and raises concerns for biodiversity, the public and highway operatives. This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice under the Procurement Act 2023. Participation does not commit National Highways to procure or award any contract and gives no guarantee of future commercial opportunities. No estimated value, deadline or place of delivery is stated. Information gathered will support technical decision-making, standards development and future procurement strategies.

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€3,348,400

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