---
title: "Steep Ground Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059c81"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Steep Ground Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c81

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## Summary

The procurement process for the control of Rhododendron ponticum in steep ground sites requiring roped access, initiated by Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT), has reached the award stage. This service-oriented contract falls under the forestry services category and is located at North Knapdale, near Tayvallich. Initially commenced in September 2025 with an open procedure method, the contract was awarded in February 2026 to Highland Access Ltd. The procurement emphasised a high standard of health and safety management and quality control, with a budget of £145,540 allocated. Key dates included a deadline extension, initially set for October 2025, to accommodate additional information requests, culminating in the contract being signed in November 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in forestry services, particularly those skilled in roped access work, to grow their portfolios through prestigious environmentally-focused projects in the United Kingdom. Companies like Highland Access Ltd, which possess appropriate qualifications such as IRATA certification, are highly suitable due to the specified safety and quality criteria. The contract prioritised quality over price in its evaluation, suggesting further opportunities for organisations capable of delivering exceptional service and demonstrating robust compliance with health and safety standards. Thus, this contract presents a growth avenue for specialised contractors aiming to strengthen their presence in environmental protection and resource management sectors.

## Notice

Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A quality contractor is sought to delivery effective removal of Rhododendron ponticum from steep ground sites which require roped access to undertake the work safely. We are looking for high standard of health and safety management and high quality control of Rhododendron ponticum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010402-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £145,540 |

## 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 | HIGHLAND ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010402-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 15:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066472-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057445-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810381
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28363

## Provenance

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