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Steep Ground Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 11:59

TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2025 at 15:27

Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the control of Rhododendron ponticum in steep ground sites requiring roped access, initiated by Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT), has reached the award stage. This service-oriented contract falls under the forestry services category and is located at North Knapdale, near Tayvallich. Initially commenced in September 2025 with an open procedure method, the contract was awarded in February 2026 to Highland Access Ltd. The procurement emphasised a high standard of health and safety management and quality control, with a budget of £145,540 allocated. Key dates included a deadline extension, initially set for October 2025, to accommodate additional information requests, culminating in the contract being signed in November 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in forestry services, particularly those skilled in roped access work, to grow their portfolios through prestigious environmentally-focused projects in the United Kingdom. Companies like Highland Access Ltd, which possess appropriate qualifications such as IRATA certification, are highly suitable due to the specified safety and quality criteria. The contract prioritised quality over price in its evaluation, suggesting further opportunities for organisations capable of delivering exceptional service and demonstrating robust compliance with health and safety standards. Thus, this contract presents a growth avenue for specialised contractors aiming to strengthen their presence in environmental protection and resource management sectors.

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Notice Title

Steep Ground Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

Notice Description

Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

Lot Information

Lot 1

A quality contractor is sought to delivery effective removal of Rhododendron ponticum from steep ground sites which require roped access to undertake the work safely. We are looking for high standard of health and safety management and high quality control of Rhododendron ponticum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010402-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)
Contact Name
Philippa McKee
Contact Email
philippa@act-now.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7377981934

Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8SH
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHLAND ACCESS

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