---
title: "Feasibility study for Japanese knotweed eradication"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529076"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2018-05-08"
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# Feasibility study for Japanese knotweed eradication

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529076

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT), which is seeking to appoint a contractor for a feasibility study focused on Japanese knotweed eradication in Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £2,500 signed on 5th March 2018, following the tender period that ended on 23rd February 2018. This open tender falls within the services category and is linked to environmental protection efforts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and invasive species management. Firms capable of conducting detailed surveys and providing comprehensive reports on eradication methods would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thus enabling them to expand their client base and contribute to local environmental sustainability initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on local expertise and community engagement.

## Notice

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) wishes to issue a contract for a site survey and written report to outline methods and costs for the eradication of Japanese knotweed in the Corran Grazings, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ACT wishes to issue a contract for a site survey and a written report to outline methods and costs for the eradication of Japanese knotweed in the Corran Grazings area (approx. 10 ha), Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute. The contractor will provide recommendations for methods, timescales and costs to eradicate Japanese knotweed from the Corran Grazings area and will provide recommendations for on-going site management.. The project is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community Argyll and the Isles LEADER 2014-2020 programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318555 |
| 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 | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500 |

## 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 | ASHFIELD JAPANESE KNOTWEED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318555
- 5 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308877

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308877&idx=2
  5th February 2018 - ACTHubs02 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308877&idx=3
  5th February 2018 - ACTHubs02 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308877&idx=4
  5th February 2018 - ACTHubs02 - Basic selection stage criteria form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308877&idx=1
  5th February 2018 - ACTHubs02 - Tender brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308877
  Feasibility study for Japanese knotweed eradication - Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) wishes to issue a contract for a site survey and written report to outline methods and costs for the eradication of Japanese knotweed in the Corran Grazings, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318555
  Feasibility study for Japanese knotweed eradication - Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) wishes to issue a contract for a site survey and written report to outline methods and costs for the eradication of Japanese knotweed in the Corran Grazings, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529076

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