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Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District

Forestry Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Aug 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for the project titled "Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District" within the environmental protection sector. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the procurement process is currently at the award stage, having already been completed. The framework agreement, valued at £1,200,000 and structured into three lots covering various locations such as the Isle of Mull and Mainland Argyll, aims to manage invasive vegetation over a period of two years. Key dates include the bid opening on 17th October 2017 and the award period commencing shortly thereafter.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses operating in the environmental services sector, especially those with expertise in invasive species management, vegetation control, or land management. Companies capable of implementing effective techniques such as chainsaw cutting, chemical control, and manual pulling will be particularly well-suited to compete for the framework agreement. Collaborating or subcontracting will also be viable strategies, given that the buyer intends to engage multiple contractors across the lots. Businesses looking to provide their services across West Argyll can leverage this contract to expand their operations and strengthen their foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District

Notice Description

Scotland's forests and woodlands are a vital natural asset. If they are looked after well, they can produce a huge range of benefits for Scotland's economy, people and environment. This is where the Forestry Commission come in. Our core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites.

Lot Information

Isle of Mull

West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. We intend to invite up to 6 contractors per lot but we reserve the right to take a more appropriate number at our discretion. Lots: The District has been broken down into three Lots The Framework will run for a period of Two Years.. Economic Operators may be excluded form this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015

Mainland Argyll

West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. We intend to invite up to 6 contractors per lot but we reserve the right to take a more appropriate number at our discretion. Lots: The District has been broken down into three Lots. The Framework will run for a period of Two Years.. Economic Operators may be excluded form this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015

Kintyre

West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. We intend to invite up to 6 contractors per lot but we reserve the right to take a more appropriate number at our discretion. Lots: The District has been broken down into three Lots. The Framework will run for a period of Two Years.. Economic Operators may be excluded form this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310125
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2019

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293306
    Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District - Scotland's forests and woodlands are a vital natural asset. If they are looked after well, they can produce a huge range of benefits for Scotland's economy, people and environment. This is where the Forestry Commission come in. Our core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310125
    Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District - Scotland's forests and woodlands are a vital natural asset. If they are looked after well, they can produce a huge range of benefits for Scotland's economy, people and environment. This is where the Forestry Commission come in. Our core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites.

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