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Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2

ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2" is being conducted by the Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT). Situated in Glen Creran, Argyll, this tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 11th December 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure, primarily focusing on environmental protection services. Potential suppliers had until 28th November 2018 to submit their tenders, as indicated in the procurement timeline.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological management, landscape restoration, or invasive species control. Companies with expertise in forestry practices, particularly those familiar with herbicide application and selective removal of invasive plants, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find a promising avenue for growth, as the bidder pool has shown considerable participation from SMEs in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2

Notice Description

- initial control of approximately 15.5 ha. of invasive rhododendron bushes on private land and close to the public road in Glen Creran, Argyll. Control methods will vary according to the height of bushes. 'Cut-and-burn' , 'cut-and-chip' and 'cut-and-stack' are the preferred methods for sites with bushes over 1.3 metres in height with foliar spraying of bushes with glyphosate herbicide for areas of bushes less than 1.3 metres in height. Cut stumps will be treated with herbicide and marked with dye at the time of cutting. - one follow-up foliar spraying treatment of rhododendron regrowth in the areas subject to initial control plus an additional 1.3ha. that have already been cleared. This work will take place approximately two growing seasons after the initial treatment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers areas where rhododendron occurs on private land in Glen Creran, excluding rhododendron occurring in householders' gardens and rhododendron whose control is likely to require ropework. It includes roadside rhododendron and rhododendron on private land, including that of a private estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000564167
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346209
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)
Contact Name
Julie Young
Contact Email
info@act-now.org.uk, julie@act-now.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546602755

Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8RR
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

CD TREE SERVICES & COUNTRYSIDE CONTRACTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336872&idx=1
    12th November 2018 - Invitation to Tender Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336872&idx=2
    12th November 2018 - Tender Form - Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336872
    Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2 - - initial control of approximately 15.5 ha. of invasive rhododendron bushes on private land and close to the public road in Glen Creran, Argyll. Control methods will vary according to the height of bushes. 'Cut-and-burn' , 'cut-and-chip' and 'cut-and-stack' are the preferred methods for sites with bushes over 1.3 metres in height with foliar spraying of bushes with glyphosate herbicide for areas of bushes less than 1.3 metres in height. Cut stumps will be treated with herbicide and marked with dye at the time of cutting. - one follow-up foliar spraying treatment of rhododendron regrowth in the areas subject to initial control plus an additional 1.3ha. that have already been cleared. This work will take place approximately two growing seasons after the initial treatment.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346209
    Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2 - - initial control of approximately 15.5 ha. of invasive rhododendron bushes on private land and close to the public road in Glen Creran, Argyll. Control methods will vary according to the height of bushes. 'Cut-and-burn' , 'cut-and-chip' and 'cut-and-stack' are the preferred methods for sites with bushes over 1.3 metres in height with foliar spraying of bushes with glyphosate herbicide for areas of bushes less than 1.3 metres in height. Cut stumps will be treated with herbicide and marked with dye at the time of cutting. - one follow-up foliar spraying treatment of rhododendron regrowth in the areas subject to initial control plus an additional 1.3ha. that have already been cleared. This work will take place approximately two growing seasons after the initial treatment.

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