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title: "Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran - Rope Access Work"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565020"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2019-03-05"
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# Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran - Rope Access Work

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565020

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## Summary

The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is overseeing the procurement titled "Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran - Rope Access Work." This tender falls within the environmental protection sector and involves services aimed at controlling invasive rhododendron bushes along approximately 800 metres of the River Creran, located in Appin, Argyll. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key deadlines including the tender submission deadline on 10 December 2018 and an award period starting on the same date. This project is of significance to local conservation efforts.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and businesses specialising in environmental services and ecological restoration. Companies equipped with expertise in invasive species management, particularly those experienced in rope access techniques, would be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders could benefit from ongoing work in environmental conservation, positioning themselves as key players in the growing market for sustainable and ecological services.

## Notice

initial control of scattered rhododendron bushes on either side of approx. 800m of the River Creran. This includes a short section of very steep river bank. Also initial control of rhododendron bushes on a rock outcrop on the northern bank of the River Ure. One follow-up foliar spraying treatment in the areas subject to initial control.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

initial control of scattered rhododendron bushes on either side of approx. 800 metres of the River Creran. This includes a short section of ravine and a longer section of very steep river bank. Initial control of rhododendron bushes on a rock outcrop on the northern bank of River Ure. One follow up foliar spraying treatment of rhododendron regrowth as necessary, in the areas subject to initial control.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347236 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | £27,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,670 |

## 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 | BLOKES ON ROPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347236
- 20 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337650

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337650&idx=1
  20th November 2018 - Invitation to Tender - Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran - rope access work ACT05
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337650&idx=2
  20th November 2018 - ACT05 Tender Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337650
  Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran - Rope Access Work - initial control of scattered rhododendron bushes on either side of approx. 800m of the River Creran. This includes a short section of very steep river bank. Also initial control of rhododendron bushes on a rock outcrop on the northern bank of the River Ure. One follow-up foliar spraying treatment in the areas subject to initial control.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347236
  Eradication of Invasive Rhododendron in Glen Creran - Rope Access Work - initial control of scattered rhododendron bushes on either side of approx. 800m of the River Creran. This includes a short section of very steep river bank. Also initial control of rhododendron bushes on a rock outcrop on the northern bank of the River Ure. One follow-up foliar spraying treatment in the areas subject to initial control.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565020

## Provenance

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