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Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum

Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust

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19 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust intends to commission environmental land-management works on the Isle of Gigha. The requirement is to remove and treat Rhododendron ponticum, an invasive non-native species, across woodland, agricultural and ornamental garden habitats. The planned work covers 16.6 hectares and is intended to enhance woodland areas, support natural regeneration and allow native species to thrive. Treatment must follow advice and guidance from NatureScot, including its recommended methods and timelines, with methods based on Forestry and Land Scotland information. Delivery will be on the Isle of Gigha, in Argyll. This is classified as works, specifically site preparation and clearance work associated with forestry or woodland management. The buyer is the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust, which is also identified as a central purchasing body.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, rather than issued an invitation to tender. One planned lot covers the Rhododendron ponticum removal and treatment works. The estimated procurement value is £138,000 including the stated currency, GBP. The buyer’s record indicates that a subsequent notice was expected on 17 August 2026. The work is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and is based on the EU public procurement legal framework identified for the process. The planned contract concerns environmentally sensitive treatment methods and timelines, including measures to avoid harm to existing habitat and to mitigate risks during sensitive periods such as bird nesting season. Suppliers should treat the dates and requirement as preparatory information until the tender stage is announced.

This will suit contractors experienced in invasive species control, woodland management, habitat restoration, forestry clearance or related environmental works. Relevant capability includes safely removing and treating Rhododendron ponticum across mixed habitats, planning work over a substantial woodland area, and applying treatment methods consistently across woodland, agricultural and ornamental garden settings. Suppliers should be ready to work to NatureScot advice and Forestry and Land Scotland guidance, and to demonstrate environmentally sensitive working practices that protect existing habitat. Practical planning will need to account for ecological constraints, including bird nesting season, and for treatment methods and timings that support natural regeneration and native species recovery. The requirement may suit specialist ecological contractors, forestry businesses and environmental land-management firms, including those able to assemble suitable specialist teams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum

Notice Description

Removal and treatment of Rhododendron ponticum across woodland, agricultural, and ornamental garden habitats on Isle of Gigha.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust (IGHT) wishes to commission work to remove 16.6ha Rhododendron ponticum on the Isle of Gigha that will enhance Gigha's woodland spaces, allowing for natural regeneration and native species to thrive. The works to which this brief applies will work to the advice and guidance of NatureScot with regards to Rhododendron ponticum treatment methods and timelines. The methods outlined have been chosen based on information published by Forestry and Land Scotland, and in accordance with the guidance from NatureScot. These methods will be carried out in an environmentally sensitive way as to not harm existing habitat or mitigate risks of activities that could be at the detriment of environmentally sensitive seasons such as bird nesting season.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562641
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112360 - Land rehabilitation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2026Expired
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
Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA41 7AA
Postcode Area
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Kintyre and the Islands
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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