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title: "Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069caa"
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# Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069caa

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has completed a procurement process for pest-control services, specifically hawking pest control to manage bird populations at Banchory (Crow's Nest) and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the region coded UKM50, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 18th May 2026 to Presly Pest Control Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, justified by extreme urgency due to unforeseeable events. Both the lots for Banchory and Ellon sites were awarded, with Presly Pest Control Ltd emerging as the supplier for both contracts.

This tender presents opportunities for pest control providers, especially those experienced in using hawks for bird control. Businesses aligned with the criteria of quality (40%) and price (60%) and able to respond to urgent demands would find this contract well-suited for competition. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Presly Pest Control Ltd, which specialise in innovative pest management solutions, can expand their operations and reputation by securing such contracts. With the regional focus on Aberdeenshire, companies that can provide consistent and effective bird control in similar environments may see further growth and development opportunities.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046090-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,438 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESLY PEST CONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046090-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832316
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

## Provenance

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