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Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has completed a procurement process for pest-control services, specifically hawking pest control to manage bird populations at Banchory (Crow's Nest) and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the region coded UKM50, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 18th May 2026 to Presly Pest Control Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, justified by extreme urgency due to unforeseeable events. Both the lots for Banchory and Ellon sites were awarded, with Presly Pest Control Ltd emerging as the supplier for both contracts.

This tender presents opportunities for pest control providers, especially those experienced in using hawks for bird control. Businesses aligned with the criteria of quality (40%) and price (60%) and able to respond to urgent demands would find this contract well-suited for competition. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Presly Pest Control Ltd, which specialise in innovative pest management solutions, can expand their operations and reputation by securing such contracts. With the regional focus on Aberdeenshire, companies that can provide consistent and effective bird control in similar environments may see further growth and development opportunities.

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Notice Title

Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations

Notice Description

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Crow's Nest and Ellon waste transfer stations. Birds frequent these locations due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at these two locations in particular with no evidence if nesting.

Lot Information

Banchory (Crow's Nest) Waste Transfer Station

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Crow's Nest waste transfer station. Birds frequent this location due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at this location in particular with no evidence if nesting.

Ellon Waste Transfer Station

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Ellon waste transfer station. Birds frequent this location due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at this location in particular with no evidence if nesting.

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority previously conducted a compliant competitive tender exercise (Invitation to Tender published November 2025 / NOV544517 / OCDS-r6ebe6-0000817 080) for the provision of hawking pest control services at its waste transfer stations. Following evaluation, a contract was awarded and the successful supplier commenced delivery of the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069caa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,438 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESLY PEST CONTROL

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