--- title: "Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2018-02-12" --- # Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is conducting a public procurement process for the project titled "Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District" within the environmental protection sector. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the procurement process is currently at the award stage, having already been completed. The framework agreement, valued at £1,200,000 and structured into three lots covering various locations such as the Isle of Mull and Mainland Argyll, aims to manage invasive vegetation over a period of two years. Key dates include the bid opening on 17th October 2017 and the award period commencing shortly thereafter. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses operating in the environmental services sector, especially those with expertise in invasive species management, vegetation control, or land management. Companies capable of implementing effective techniques such as chainsaw cutting, chemical control, and manual pulling will be particularly well-suited to compete for the framework agreement. Collaborating or subcontracting will also be viable strategies, given that the buyer intends to engage multiple contractors across the lots. Businesses looking to provide their services across West Argyll can leverage this contract to expand their operations and strengthen their foothold in public sector procurement. ## Notice Scotland's forests and woodlands are a vital natural asset. If they are looked after well, they can produce a huge range of benefits for Scotland's economy, people and environment. This is where the Forestry Commission come in. Our core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. ### Lot Information Isle of Mull West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. We intend to invite up to 6 contractors per lot but we reserve the right to take a more appropriate number at our discretion. Lots: The District has been broken down into three Lots The Framework will run for a period of Two Years.. Economic Operators may be excluded form this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015 Mainland Argyll West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. We intend to invite up to 6 contractors per lot but we reserve the right to take a more appropriate number at our discretion. Lots: The District has been broken down into three Lots. The Framework will run for a period of Two Years.. Economic Operators may be excluded form this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015 Kintyre West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. We intend to invite up to 6 contractors per lot but we reserve the right to take a more appropriate number at our discretion. Lots: The District has been broken down into three Lots. The Framework will run for a period of Two Years.. Economic Operators may be excluded form this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310125 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | September 2019 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | £1,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 7AT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | 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 - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310125 - 23 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293306 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293306 Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District - Scotland's forests and woodlands are a vital natural asset. If they are looked after well, they can produce a huge range of benefits for Scotland's economy, people and environment. This is where the Forestry Commission come in. Our core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310125 Rhododendron & Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District - Scotland's forests and woodlands are a vital natural asset. If they are looked after well, they can produce a huge range of benefits for Scotland's economy, people and environment. This is where the Forestry Commission come in. Our core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull. We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/ - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11322 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509055.json.