---
title: "Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000548441"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2018-11-06"
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# Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000548441

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT), involves the tender titled "Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran," focusing on the environmental protection sector. Located in Glen Creran, Argyll, Scotland, the tender is currently in an active stage, with a procurement method classified as open procedure. The submission deadline for bids is set for 20th August 2018, after which the contract will be awarded, aimed at a total value in the range of GBP 50,000 to GBP 60,000. The tender seeks to conduct landscape-scale clearance of invasive Rhododendron ponticum across multiple landownerships.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in invasive species management. Companies that specialise in landscape management, ecological restoration, or horticultural services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the scale and ecological focus of the project, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in these industries may find an advantageous position, especially since four bids were received for similar projects, indicating a competitive environment with potential for collaboration in addressing environmental issues.

## Notice

Landscape scale clearance of invasive Rhododendron ponticum across a range of landownerships in Glen Creran, Argyll, Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

initial control of all invasive rhododendron bushes in gardens, roadsides and other land associated with householders in the Glen. Control methods will vary. Follow up foliar spraying treatment of regrowth in specified areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336303 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2018 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,200 |

## 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 | GROUND CONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336303
- 28 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323514

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323514&idx=3
  27th July 2018 - Annex A revised following contractor meeting.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323514&idx=1
  28th June 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323514&idx=2
  28th June 2018 - Tender Submission Form for Contractors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323514
  Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran - Landscape scale clearance of invasive Rhododendron ponticum across a range of landownerships in Glen Creran, Argyll, Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336303
  Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran - Landscape scale clearance of invasive Rhododendron ponticum across a range of landownerships in Glen Creran, Argyll, Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.ground-control.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000548441

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