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title: "Control of Rhododendron ponticum at Uragaig Common Grazing, Isle of Colonsay"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bbae"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2021-06-14"
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# Control of Rhododendron ponticum at Uragaig Common Grazing, Isle of Colonsay

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bbae

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## Summary

The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is currently engaged in a tender procurement process for the control of Rhododendron ponticum at Uragaig Common Grazing, located on the Isle of Colonsay. The tender, titled "Control of Rhododendron ponticum at Uragaig Common Grazing, Isle of Colonsay", falls under the services category, specifically tree-clearing services (CPV code 77211300). The tender period will close on 14 July 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 16 August 2021 and continuing until 18 February 2022. This is an open procurement process, allowing any qualified suppliers to participate in submitting their proposals electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in land management and ecological restoration. Companies that have necessary qualifications and experience in controlling invasive species, particularly Rhododendron ponticum, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The total contract value is £33,000, which can contribute to revenue growth for successful bidders while enhancing the ecological balance in the region.

## Notice

Suitably qualified tenderers are invited to submit a tender for the ongoing control of Rhododendron ponticum from the Uragaig Common Grazing, North Colonsay SSSI, Isle of Colonsay

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ACT are inviting suitably qualified contractors to submit a tender for the contract for control of rhododendron ponticum from Uragaig Common Grazing,North Colonsay SSSI, Isle of Colonsay. In 2020 ACT carried out a programme of rhododendron removal. This contract is for the first year of ongoing control.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013371-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | £33,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013371-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=656833
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28363
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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