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Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale

ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)

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03 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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06 May 2024 at 00:00

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22 Apr 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) involves a contract for the provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale, within the Environmental protection industry category. This project, supported by the Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund, aims to cover a net area of 36 hectares. The procurement, executed through an open procedure, has been completed, with the contract awarded to Argyll Invasive Species Management for £349,660 GBP. The process entails multiple key dates, including a mandatory Bidders Day held on 8th May 2024, and the contract period spans from 27th June 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procedure was overseen and managed by ACT, with the assistance of NatureScot, and it falls under the regulatory framework of EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental management and invasive species control services. With a focus on quality over price, comprising 70% of the award criteria, enterprises with substantial expertise and a proven track record in high-standard environmental services are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will undertake extensive Rhododendron control work across a considerable land area, leveraging sustainable practices supported by public funds. The project could be particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen on enhancing their portfolios in environmental protection initiatives, thereby gaining further recognition and potential future contracts within the environmentally-focused public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale

Notice Description

We are looking for experienced, qualified contractors to undertake Rhododendron ponticum control over a net area of 36ha

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust seeks a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver high quality control of Rhododendron ponticum using appropriate methods across a large site in North Knapdale. The net area of coverage of Rhododendron ponticum is 36 ha, and treatment across the entire area is required by the 31st March 2026. This project is supported by the Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764391
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531638
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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

CPV Codes

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

77200000 - Forestry services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£349,660 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)
Contact Name
Philippa McKee
Contact Email
philippa@act-now.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7377981934

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARGYLL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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