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Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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04 Jun 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking suppliers for the provision of rhododendron control at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park. This tender is currently in the active stage and is part of an open procurement process aimed at the services industry, with a submission deadline of 30th June 2020. Interested parties should take note that the contract period is set from 3rd August 2020 to 28th February 2021. The procurement encompasses two distinct lots covering the management of invasive rhododendron species in these key locations in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management, invasive species control, or ecological restoration. Companies with experience in managing invasive plant species, particularly rhododendron, would find themselves well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms with capabilities in sustainable landscape management or those that focus on biodiversity enhancement will be well-positioned to respond to the tender requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park

Notice Description

The National Trust for Scotland, wishes to appoint suppliers for the Provision of Rhododendron Control at Brodie Castle and Brodick Country Park

Lot Information

Brodie Castle

Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive species that has spread out from areas historically planted on the Brodie estate. The spread of R.ponticum is threatening the marginal pond habitat, water quality and and also the natural biodiversity with in the woodland. The mature bushed planted around the pond have been stem treated and the dead wood removed by chipping. Some the bushes have been cut but not treated with herbicide and regrowth is occurring. Other than the pond margins rhododendron bushes are spread sporadically around the woodland in the areas indicated by the map. Some of these have been treated with stem treatment and a small area controlled by a physical 'lever and mulch' method. Tenders are invited to control the remaining bushes in the mapped area after a site visit with NTS staff. Contractors should have satisfied themselves that they are aware of the specification and work required. The specification shall include information, discussions and instruction made by the Supervisory Officer on the site visit. Contractors are responsible to ensure that they have all necessary information for successful completion of the contract.

Brodick Country Park & Goatfell

Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive non-native species (INNS) which has colonised semi-natural woodland and moorland areas at Brodick Country Park and on the Goatfell estate. The plant was introduced to Brodick Castle Gardens as an ornamental species during Victorian times, when it was also planted in shelter belts and as game cover on the wider estate. Over time, Rhododendron ponticum has spread from these original plantings, infesting semi-natural woodland and open moorland habitat, threatening these areas' biodiversity. There is concern that Phytophthora kernoviae (or P. ramorum, currently present on the island) may return to the grounds and threaten the health of native as well as horticultural trees and shrubs, emphasising the high importance of controlling rhododendron, one of its main host species, in the wider estate. The areas affected by Rhododendron ponticum on the adjacent Goatfell estate, are part of the Arran Moors Special Protected Area (SPA) and the Arran Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), both of which include breeding hen harrier Circus cyaneus as their notified features. In addition, the SSSI aims to protect upland habitats and its associated breeding bird assemblage. Encroachment by INNS is noted as a negative pressure on both designated areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000622718
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387644
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
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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