Planning

Control of gorse and scrub at Coul Links, near Embo, Sutherland - and forming part of Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage is for the “Control of gorse and scrub at Coul Links, near Embo, Sutherland”, which falls under the environmental protection industry category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an initial contract value of £25,000 and a duration of two years, potentially extending for follow-up treatments. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by the deadline of 26th July 2021. The project is located in Sutherland, specifically at Coul Links, which forms part of the Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and ecological restoration. Companies that possess experience in controlling invasive plant species through mechanical and chemical treatment methods would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on gorse and birch scrub control makes this contract ideal for firms with expertise in land management or environmental consulting, potentially enabling them to expand their portfolio in a sector dedicated to ecological preservation.

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Notice Title

Control of gorse and scrub at Coul Links, near Embo, Sutherland - and forming part of Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Notice Description

We require a contractor with suitable experience and ability to control significant areas of gorse and birch scrub from an area of dune heath, as well as bracken and ragwort. This will require a combination of mechanical and chemical treatment methods. The contract will initially run over 2 years, with the potential to extend to include follow-up treatment in future years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation for expressions of interest, the full Statement of Requirements to be sent to those who have expressed an interest and have experience of similar work. Contract duration looking to potentially be spread over 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658341
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419360
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

45111220 - Scrub-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2021Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
north@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7824416689

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419360
    Control of gorse and scrub at Coul Links, near Embo, Sutherland - and forming part of Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) - We require a contractor with suitable experience and ability to control significant areas of gorse and birch scrub from an area of dune heath, as well as bracken and ragwort. This will require a combination of mechanical and chemical treatment methods. The contract will initially run over 2 years, with the potential to extend to include follow-up treatment in future years.

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