Tender

Invitation to Tender Hawking Pest Control (use of hawk for bird control) at Banchory & Ellon Waste Transfer Stations

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is undertaking an open procurement process for the provision of pest control services using hawks at the Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations in Aberdeen. This tender, titled "Invitation to Tender Hawking Pest Control (use of hawk for bird control)," falls under the general public services industry category. Interested suppliers can submit electronic responses by 24th September 2025, 12:00 PM. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the aim to begin the award process immediately following the submission deadline.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in pest control, particularly those experienced with avian pest management using hawks. The contract offers a duration of 720 days, providing significant engagement for the successful supplier. Companies focused on environmental and wildlife-friendly pest control methods will find this contract particularly fitting. The open procedure procurement method allows for wide participation, enhancing opportunities for qualified businesses to secure the contract through a competitive bid. Furthermore, there are community benefits attached, underlining the positive impact this procurement might have on the local area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender Hawking Pest Control (use of hawk for bird control) at Banchory & Ellon Waste Transfer Stations

Notice Description

Pest control using hawk.

Lot Information

Invitation to Tender for use of Hawk for pest control at Ellon Waste Transfer Station

Use of a hawk for the purpose of pest control at Ellon Waste Transfer Station. Full details provided in Invitation to Tender document.

Invitation to Tender for use of Hawk for pest control at Banchory Waste Transfer Station

Use of a hawk for the purpose of pest control at Banchory Waste Transfer Station. Full details provided in Invitation to Tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537838
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dawn Tatton
Contact Email
dawn.tatton@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467537498

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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