Notice Information
Notice Title
CT2025/C8 - Wild Strathfillan Project - Deer fence installation at Ben Lui SSSI
Notice Description
We require permanent deer fencing to be supplied and installed, creating 1 deer-fenced exclosure (alignments and lengths shown in Appendix 1) with two deer-proof pedestrian access gates. The proposed fence is 1,971m in length and goes from 520-740m above sea-level. The scope of work includes the following tasks: Site assessment and preparation - Conduct a comprehensive site survey to determine the optimal path for the fence through the terrain, following the fence alignment shown in Appendix 1. The optimal path will be agreed with the LLTCT project officer prior to commencing works on site. - During installation, minor deviations from the proposed fence line may be permitted; however, any significant changes must be agreed upon in advance. The acceptable level of tolerance will be confirmed during the pre-commencement meeting. - It is anticipated that vegetation clearance along the fence line is not required. - Ensure minimal disturbance to the surrounding habitat during mobilisation.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Overview and site conditions: 1. We require permanent deer fencing to be supplied and installed, creating 1 deer-fenced exclosure (alignments and lengths shown in Appendix 1) with two deer-proof pedestrian access gates. The proposed fence is 1,971m in length and goes from 520-740m above sea-level. See Appendix 2 for photos of site. 2. Site assessment and preparation - Conduct a comprehensive site survey to determine the optimal path for the fence through the terrain, following the fence alignment shown in Appendix 1. 3. Fencing specification - details in section 3.3 of attached document. 4. Installation requirement in 3.4 of attached document. 5. Meetings and Outputs The contractor is required to attend the following meetings: see attached document. 6. Outputs: - Pre-start communication response to LLTCT project officer within 10 working days - Weekly progress updates. - Installation of secure deer fencing at Ben Lui NR. - Maintenance guidelines and warranty details of the fence installation. 7. Re-submission site visit Contractors must visit the site prior to submission of their tender to ensure full understanding of site conditions and proposed fence line. A joint site visit with interested contractors is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 28th of May at 10 am with the LLTCT project officer and NatureScot. Please e-mail info@trustinthepark to: - Confirm your attendance, or - Notify us if you wish to attend but are unavailable on the proposed date. The final date and time of the site visit will be confirmed with all interested contractors via e-mail. 8. Timeline: Joint site visit: 28th May 2025 (tentative) Contract Award: July 2025 Prestart meeting: August 2025 Fence installation (Estimated duration): September - November 2025 Contact completion: November 2025. Contractors must visit the site prior to submission of their tender to ensure full understanding of site conditions and proposed fence line. A joint site visit with interested contractors is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 28th of May at 10am. Please email info@trustinthepark.org to: - Confirm your attendance, or notify us if you wish to attend but are unavailable on the proposed date.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000797936
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541705
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
-
- CPV Codes
90721100 - Landscape protection services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £65,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 30 Jun 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 17 Oct 20254 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Unsuccessful
- Lots Status
- Unsuccessful
- Awards Status
- Unsuccessful
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST
- Contact Name
- Countryside Trust in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
- Contact Email
- info@trustinthepark.org
- Contact Phone
- +44 7871735293
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BALLOCH
- Postcode
- G83 8EG
- Post Town
- Glasgow
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM3 West Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
- Delivery Location
- TLM6 Highlands and Islands
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- Local Authority
- West Dunbartonshire
- Electoral Ward
- Lomond
- Westminster Constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529599&idx=1
23rd May 2025 - 2025-04 C8 Deer fence Ben Lui - New Tender brief -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529599&idx=3
23rd May 2025 - 2025-04 C8 Deer fence Ben Lui - New Tender brief -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529599&idx=2
5th May 2025 - 2025-04 C8-Naturescot MW Fencing options -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529599
CT2025/C8 - Wild Strathfillan Project - Deer fence installation at Ben Lui SSSI - We require permanent deer fencing to be supplied and installed, creating 1 deer-fenced exclosure (alignments and lengths shown in Appendix 1) with two deer-proof pedestrian access gates. The proposed fence is 1,971m in length and goes from 520-740m above sea-level. The scope of work includes the following tasks: Site assessment and preparation - Conduct a comprehensive site survey to determine the optimal path for the fence through the terrain, following the fence alignment shown in Appendix 1. The optimal path will be agreed with the LLTCT project officer prior to commencing works on site. - During installation, minor deviations from the proposed fence line may be permitted; however, any significant changes must be agreed upon in advance. The acceptable level of tolerance will be confirmed during the pre-commencement meeting. - It is anticipated that vegetation clearance along the fence line is not required. - Ensure minimal disturbance to the surrounding habitat during mobilisation. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541705
CT2025/C8 - Wild Strathfillan Project - Deer fence installation at Ben Lui SSSI - We require permanent deer fencing to be supplied and installed, creating 1 deer-fenced exclosure (alignments and lengths shown in Appendix 1) with two deer-proof pedestrian access gates. The proposed fence is 1,971m in length and goes from 520-740m above sea-level. The scope of work includes the following tasks: Site assessment and preparation - Conduct a comprehensive site survey to determine the optimal path for the fence through the terrain, following the fence alignment shown in Appendix 1. The optimal path will be agreed with the LLTCT project officer prior to commencing works on site. - During installation, minor deviations from the proposed fence line may be permitted; however, any significant changes must be agreed upon in advance. The acceptable level of tolerance will be confirmed during the pre-commencement meeting. - It is anticipated that vegetation clearance along the fence line is not required. - Ensure minimal disturbance to the surrounding habitat during mobilisation.
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