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title: "Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0453dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2025-06-03"
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# Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0453dd

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale" is overseen by the Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT). This contract falls under the category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services and is located in North Knapdale, Argyll. An open procedure was initiated, with a mandatory Bidders Day held on 8th May 2024 at Tayvallich Village Hall. The completed tender was awarded on 6th November 2024 to Argyll Invasive Species Management, valued at £349,660. The work covers a 36-hectare area and needs completion by 31st March 2026, with the project financially supported by the Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund and managed by NatureScot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in large-scale horticultural and environmental services, especially those specialising in invasive species management. With the award criteria emphasising quality (70%) alongside price (30%), companies that can demonstrate effective and innovative methods for Rhododendron ponticum control are well-positioned to compete. The project’s open procurement method and significant contract value make it particularly attractive to SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within environmental restoration initiatives. The project’s backing by governmental funds further strengthens its potential for businesses seeking reliable and impactful contracts.

## Notice

We are looking for experienced, qualified contractors to undertake Rhododendron ponticum control over a net area of 36ha

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust seeks a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver high quality control of Rhododendron ponticum using appropriate methods across a large site in North Knapdale. The net area of coverage of Rhododendron ponticum is 36 ha, and treatment across the entire area is required by the 31st March 2026. This project is supported by the Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029397-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £349,660 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8SH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARGYLL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029397-2025
- 6 May 2024 at 13:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014443-2024
- 22 Apr 2024 at 07:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012907-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764391
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28363

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