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Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations

Aberdeenshire Council

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20 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has concluded the award stage of a contract for hawking pest control services at the Banchory (Crow's Nest) and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations. This procurement, which falls within the services category and relates to the general public services industry, addresses environmental and public health concerns caused by nuisance bird populations at these sites. The location for the service delivery is in the region UKM50. This contract was necessitated by the unforeseeable administration of the original contractor soon after mobilisation, and hence, Aberdeenshire Council employed a limited procurement method without prior call for competition under Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £28,438 GBP for each site, was signed on 18th May 2026 and has been awarded to Presly Pest Control Ltd.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in pest control and environmental services. Businesses with expertise in innovative pest management solutions, particularly those leveraging sustainable methods such as hawking for bird management, would find this procurement process to align well with their capabilities. Firms proficient in addressing urgent operational requirements under stringent regulatory conditions could leverage this opportunity to forge long-term partnerships with public sector bodies, thereby expanding their portfolio and solidifying their presence in the regional market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations

Notice Description

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Crow's Nest and Ellon waste transfer stations. Birds frequent these locations due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at these two locations in particular with no evidence if nesting.

Lot Information

Banchory (Crow's Nest) Waste Transfer Station

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Crow's Nest waste transfer station. Birds frequent this location due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at this location in particular with no evidence if nesting.

Ellon Waste Transfer Station

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Ellon waste transfer station. Birds frequent this location due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at this location in particular with no evidence if nesting.

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority previously conducted a compliant competitive tender exercise (Invitation to Tender published November 2025 / NOV544517 / OCDS-r6ebe6-0000817 080) for the provision of hawking pest control services at its waste transfer stations. Following evaluation, a contract was awarded and the successful supplier commenced delivery of the services. Subsequently, the contractor entered administration and is no longer able to perform the contract. This occurred shortly after mobilisation and constitutes an event unforeseeable by, and not attributable to, the Contracting Authority. The services are required on a continuous basis during the peak seabird nesting season (March to October) to control nuisance bird populations at licensed waste sites. Failure to maintain service provision would give rise to significant environmental and public health risks, increased complaints from neighbouring communities, and the potential for regulatory non-compliance with site licence conditions imposed by SEPA. Given the immediate operational need and the timescales required to complete a new procurement procedure, it is not possible to comply with the time limits for open, restricted or competitive procedures. The absence of service provision during this period would have a materially adverse impact on service delivery and regulatory compliance. Accordingly, the Contracting Authority has relied on Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to award the contract using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract has been awarded to the next ranked compliant bidder from the original tender process, who has confirmed their ability to deliver the services in accordance with their original tender submission, including pricing and terms. The use of this procedure is strictly limited to what is necessary to address the urgent requirement to ensure continuity of service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832316
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556197
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£28,438 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Presly Pest Control Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556197
    Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations - Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Crow's Nest and Ellon waste transfer stations. Birds frequent these locations due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at these two locations in particular with no evidence if nesting.

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