Tender

Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland in Balmacara and Torridon

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

10 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Provision of Rhododendron Control" in the areas of Balmacara and Torridon. This invitation falls under the services category and is classified as an open tender, with a submission deadline set for 12 March 2020 at 12:00 GMT. The relevant procurement documents can be submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland. The contract period for this project is expected to commence on 30 March 2020 and conclude on 28 February 2021. The location of the procurement is primarily in the region of Scotland, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in environmental management, landscaping, or invasive species control, particularly those with experience in dealing with Rhododendron ponticum. Businesses skilled in ecological restoration or contracting for land management are well-suited to compete for this contract given its focus on addressing biodiversity threats in sensitive habitats. Additionally, suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in carrying out surveys and follow-up treatments within the specified contract timelines.

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Notice Title

Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland in Balmacara and Torridon

Notice Description

The National Trust for Scotland, wishes to appoint suppliers for the Provision of Rhododendron Control in Balmacara and Torridon

Lot Information

Balmacara

Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive species that has spread out from core areas within gardens and country estates within the Lochalsh area. The infestation threatens both woodland areas of high value for biodiversity and open moorland habitat. Further spread of the rhododendron will also impede access and is detrimental to crofting practice. The NTS has carried out surveys on the Balmacara Estate to establish the extent and location of rhododendron infestation. A number of compartments that require rhododendron control on the estate have been identified. Some of these have had work carried out and require follow up treatment. Rhododendron in the Lochalsh Woodland Walks has also recently been infected with the pathogen Phytopthora ramorum and there is concern this could reoccur and infect tree species such as Larch. The control programme in this area is consequently of high importance and urgency, as is the protection of Collie Mhor SSSI.

Torridon

Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive species that has spread out from core areas within the Torridon estate. This includes the old country estate houses such as Torridon House, but also from private gardens around the villages of Fasag and Inveralligin. The infestation threatens both woodland areas of high value for biodiversity, such as the Inveralligin SSSI, and is also spreading into newly established crofter forest schemes and the open heath habiatat. The NTS has carried out surveys on the Torridon Estate to establish the extent and location of rhododendron bushes. The survey is the form of a point grid referenced distribution of rhododendron with photographs and a descriptive spreadsheet. Much of the large mature bushed on the NTS ground have already been controlled, mainly with the use of stem treatment so the seed dispersal has now been significantly diminished. There remains follow up work to treat the remaining bushes and the scattered seedlings and small bushes that have spread out from the original core areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000614181
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380199
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Colin Heppenstall
Contact Email
procurement@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8444932282

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DF
Post Town
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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