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title: "Getting to the roots of Rhododendron ponticum in Glen Creran - Tender Document"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518323"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2018-01-25"
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# Getting to the roots of Rhododendron ponticum in Glen Creran - Tender Document

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518323

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## Summary

The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) based in Lochgilphead, Argyll, has recently concluded a public procurement process for the project titled "Getting to the roots of Rhododendron ponticum in Glen Creran". This tender, initiated on 8 November 2017 and with a completion status, focused on addressing invasive rhododendron species threatening Scotland's temperate rainforest. The procurement was held under an open procedure, and the contract has a value of £9,876. The project is situated in Glen Creran, North Argyll, with essential activities scheduled around community engagement and educational initiatives. The procurement stage has now moved to the award phase, with the contract signed on 24 November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses primarily in environmental services, ecological consultancy, and community engagement sectors. Companies that specialize in invasive species control, environmental education, and community-based projects would be especially well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with local communities and ensuring sustainable practices are key components highlighted in the project, thereby fostering growth potential in fields aligned with environmental conservation efforts.

## Notice

ACT, in conjunction with the local community, are to lead a project to ensure that invasive rhododendron is no longer a threat to an important remnant of Scotland's temperate rainforest. This contract outlines the external support required to work with community, contractors and ACT charity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

II. ACT, in conjunction with the local community, are to lead a project to ensure that invasive rhododendron is no longer a threat to an important remnant of Scotland's temperate rainforest. Building on work already undertaken by Forestry Commission on the National Forest Estate, and upon the 2017 Forestry Commission publication "An approach to prioritising control of rhododendron in Scotland" the project will: 1.deliver a population scale approach to controlling rhododendron, 2.involve the local community, and help them to take ownership of the issue in their glen, by providing training and equipment, thus ensuring that they are equipped to continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action once the main control programme ends. 3.introduce the wider local community and local school children to the delights of Glen Creran Special Area of Conservation, by leading a series of walks and an educational programme. 4.engage with Appin Community Council to ensure that they remain committed to championing this project both during and after the main control programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307781 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,876 |
| Lots value | £9,876 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,876 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RR |
| 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 | NATIVE WOODS COOP (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307781
- 8 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300538

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300538&idx=1
  8th November 2017 - Glen Creran External Support Contract tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300538&idx=2
  8th November 2017 - Glen Creran Basic Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300538&idx=3
  8th November 2017 - ACT Tenderer Basic Details Form 04
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300538
  Getting to the roots of Rhododendron ponticum in Glen Creran - Tender Document - ACT, in conjunction with the local community, are to lead a project to ensure that invasive rhododendron is no longer a threat to an important remnant of Scotland's temperate rainforest. This contract outlines the external support required to work with community, contractors and ACT charity.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307781
  Getting to the roots of Rhododendron ponticum in Glen Creran - Tender Document - ACT, in conjunction with the local community, are to lead a project to ensure that invasive rhododendron is no longer a threat to an important remnant of Scotland's temperate rainforest. This contract outlines the external support required to work with community, contractors and ACT charity.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518323

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