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title: "Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e76d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust"
published: "2026-08-19"
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# Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum

Buyer: Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e76d

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## Summary

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust intends to commission land rehabilitation works to remove and treat Rhododendron ponticum across woodland, agricultural and ornamental garden habitats on the Isle of Gigha. The work covers 16.6 hectares and is intended to improve woodland spaces, support natural regeneration and allow native species to thrive. Delivery will take place on the Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland. The buyer is the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust, which is also identified as a central purchasing body. The works fall within land rehabilitation and environmental protection, and will need to address invasive non-native species while protecting existing habitats and their ecological value.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The planned procurement has one lot and an estimated total value of £138,000. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 17 August 2026. The procurement is for works and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The brief refers to treatment methods and timelines advised by NatureScot and based on Forestry and Land Scotland guidance. The planned approach includes environmentally sensitive working and managing risks associated with activities during ecologically sensitive periods, including bird nesting season.

This work is likely to suit contractors experienced in invasive plant control, habitat management, woodland restoration and land rehabilitation. Suppliers should be able to remove and treat Rhododendron ponticum across a substantial, varied site, including woodland, agricultural land and ornamental gardens. Practical experience of working in environmentally sensitive habitats will be important, particularly where existing vegetation and wildlife must be protected. Contractors should be prepared to follow NatureScot advice on treatment methods and timings, and apply methods informed by Forestry and Land Scotland guidance. Businesses with the equipment, workforce and planning capability to coordinate works across the Isle of Gigha may be well placed to prepare.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078919-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Postcode area | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA41 7AA |
| 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 | Kintyre and the Islands |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112360 - Land rehabilitation work

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2026 at 12:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078919-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gigha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=840135
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14602

## Provenance

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