Planning

Feasibility Study for the removal of Gunnera and Japanese Knotweed from the Isles of Islay, Jura and Colonsay

ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)

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Planning

21 Dec 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is planning a procurement process for a Feasibility Study for the removal of Gunnera and Japanese Knotweed from the Isles of Islay, Jura and Colonsay in Argyll, UK. The main procurement category is services, with a value of GBP 2000. The planning stage involves desk-based research using existing survey data, and the tender is scheduled for the future, with a future notice date of 22nd December 2023.

This tender by ACT creates opportunities for environmental protection businesses to bid for the consultancy work. Companies well-versed in ecological studies and eradication techniques for invasive plant species would be suited to compete. The consultancy contract aims to outline methods and costs for eradicating Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, and Gunnera in the specified locations, without the need for additional on-site surveys.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study for the removal of Gunnera and Japanese Knotweed from the Isles of Islay, Jura and Colonsay

Notice Description

Consultant required to carry out feasibility study for the removal of Gunnera and JKW from the Isles of Islay, Jura and Colonsay. This is a desk based study utilising survey data already collected.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust seeks a suitably qualified consultant to produce a feasibility study outlining methods and costs for eradicating Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and Gunnera from the Isles of Islay, Jura and Colonsay, Argyll & Bute. Surveys for the presence of these plants have already been carried out. This contract isa desk based exercise with no requirement for further survey work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753922
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495401
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71355000 - Surveying services

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

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)
Contact Name
Deb Baker/Angharad Ward
Contact Email
ecology@act-now.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8SH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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