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Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum

Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust

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19 Aug 2026 at 12:03

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust intends to commission land rehabilitation works to remove and treat Rhododendron ponticum across woodland, agricultural and ornamental garden habitats on the Isle of Gigha. The work covers 16.6 hectares and is intended to improve woodland spaces, support natural regeneration and allow native species to thrive. Delivery will take place on the Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland. The buyer is the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust, which is also identified as a central purchasing body. The works fall within land rehabilitation and environmental protection, and will need to address invasive non-native species while protecting existing habitats and their ecological value.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The planned procurement has one lot and an estimated total value of £138,000. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 17 August 2026. The procurement is for works and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The brief refers to treatment methods and timelines advised by NatureScot and based on Forestry and Land Scotland guidance. The planned approach includes environmentally sensitive working and managing risks associated with activities during ecologically sensitive periods, including bird nesting season.

This work is likely to suit contractors experienced in invasive plant control, habitat management, woodland restoration and land rehabilitation. Suppliers should be able to remove and treat Rhododendron ponticum across a substantial, varied site, including woodland, agricultural land and ornamental gardens. Practical experience of working in environmentally sensitive habitats will be important, particularly where existing vegetation and wildlife must be protected. Contractors should be prepared to follow NatureScot advice on treatment methods and timings, and apply methods informed by Forestry and Land Scotland guidance. Businesses with the equipment, workforce and planning capability to coordinate works across the Isle of Gigha may be well placed to prepare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum

Notice Description

Removal and treatment of Rhododendron ponticum across woodland, agricultural, and ornamental garden habitats on Isle of Gigha.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust (IGHT) wishes to commission work to remove 16.6ha Rhododendron ponticum on the Isle of Gigha that will enhance Gigha's woodland spaces, allowing for natural regeneration and native species to thrive. The works to which this brief applies will work to the advice and guidance of NatureScot with regards to Rhododendron ponticum treatment methods and timelines. The methods outlined have been chosen based on information published by Forestry and Land Scotland, and in accordance with the guidance from NatureScot. These methods will be carried out in an environmentally sensitive way as to not harm existing habitat or mitigate risks of activities that could be at the detriment of environmentally sensitive seasons such as bird nesting season.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e76d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078919-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112360 - Land rehabilitation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA41 7AA
Postcode Area
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Kintyre and the Islands
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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