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title: "Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564167"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2019-02-22"
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# Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564167

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2" is being conducted by the Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT). Situated in Glen Creran, Argyll, this tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 11th December 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure, primarily focusing on environmental protection services. Potential suppliers had until 28th November 2018 to submit their tenders, as indicated in the procurement timeline.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological management, landscape restoration, or invasive species control. Companies with expertise in forestry practices, particularly those familiar with herbicide application and selective removal of invasive plants, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find a promising avenue for growth, as the bidder pool has shown considerable participation from SMEs in this procurement process.

## Notice

- initial control of approximately 15.5 ha. of invasive rhododendron bushes on private land and close to the public road in Glen Creran, Argyll. Control methods will vary according to the height of bushes. 'Cut-and-burn' , 'cut-and-chip' and 'cut-and-stack' are the preferred methods for sites with bushes over 1.3 metres in height with foliar spraying of bushes with glyphosate herbicide for areas of bushes less than 1.3 metres in height. Cut stumps will be treated with herbicide and marked with dye at the time of cutting. - one follow-up foliar spraying treatment of rhododendron regrowth in the areas subject to initial control plus an additional 1.3ha. that have already been cleared. This work will take place approximately two growing seasons after the initial treatment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers areas where rhododendron occurs on private land in Glen Creran, excluding rhododendron occurring in householders' gardens and rhododendron whose control is likely to require ropework. It includes roadside rhododendron and rhododendron on private land, including that of a private estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346209 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CD TREE SERVICES & COUNTRYSIDE CONTRACTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346209
- 12 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336872

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336872&idx=1
  12th November 2018 - Invitation to Tender Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336872&idx=2
  12th November 2018 - Tender Form - Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336872
  Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2 - - initial control of approximately 15.5 ha. of invasive rhododendron bushes on private land and close to the public road in Glen Creran, Argyll. Control methods will vary according to the height of bushes. 'Cut-and-burn' , 'cut-and-chip' and 'cut-and-stack' are the preferred methods for sites with bushes over 1.3 metres in height with foliar spraying of bushes with glyphosate herbicide for areas of bushes less than 1.3 metres in height. Cut stumps will be treated with herbicide and marked with dye at the time of cutting. - one follow-up foliar spraying treatment of rhododendron regrowth in the areas subject to initial control plus an additional 1.3ha. that have already been cleared. This work will take place approximately two growing seasons after the initial treatment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346209
  Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran 2 - - initial control of approximately 15.5 ha. of invasive rhododendron bushes on private land and close to the public road in Glen Creran, Argyll. Control methods will vary according to the height of bushes. 'Cut-and-burn' , 'cut-and-chip' and 'cut-and-stack' are the preferred methods for sites with bushes over 1.3 metres in height with foliar spraying of bushes with glyphosate herbicide for areas of bushes less than 1.3 metres in height. Cut stumps will be treated with herbicide and marked with dye at the time of cutting. - one follow-up foliar spraying treatment of rhododendron regrowth in the areas subject to initial control plus an additional 1.3ha. that have already been cleared. This work will take place approximately two growing seasons after the initial treatment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564167

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