--- title: "Gull Control - Moray" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-14" --- # Gull Control - Moray Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115.json) ## Summary Moray Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Gull Control - Moray" aimed at managing gull populations in specific areas of Elgin, Scotland. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an invitation for expressions of interest from gull control specialists required by 31st March 2019. The estimated value of the services is £11,000, and the removal activities are expected to occur during the gull breeding season, from 1st May to 31st July 2019. The relevant industry category for this tender is services, specifically focused on environmental health initiatives related to public services. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in pest management and environmental services, particularly those experienced in bird control and compliance with health and safety regulations. Companies registered with Public Contracts Scotland can leverage the Quick Quote facility for competitive quoting. Businesses focusing on the removal of birds and their nests from residential and commercial properties within the Moray area would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their service offerings and expanding their client base in this niche market. ## Notice Notes of interest are invited from gull control specialists authorised in the removal of birds, nest and/or eggs from residential and commercial buildings within two specific areas of Elgin where such action can be justified under the General Licence issued by Scottish Natural Heritage. Suppliers are asked to note their interest by 31/03/19. Suppliers will then be invited to quote via the Quick Quote facility on Public Contracts Scotland. This is a Prior Information Notice and may not necessarily progress to a procurement ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Environmental Health Service of Moray Council have agreed to carry out a trial to remove gull nests, eggs and chicks during the 2019 nesting season for occupiers and/or owners of residential and commercial building in two specific areas of Elgin; Area within New Elgin (bordered by Main Street, Thornhill Road, Linkwood Road and New Elgin Road) containing 906 residential and 9 commercial properties Area within Kingsmills (bordered by the River Lossie and Newmill Road) and South Lesmurdie (bordered by the River Lossie, Newmill Road and Calcots Road) containing 576 Residential and 7 commercial properties Nesting sites are predominantly on flat or gently sloping roofs, however they will also be found on or adjacent to chimney stacks. They will be located in the main on single and two storey properties and a variety of small commercial buildings. Access to sites will vary and suppliers must be compliant with legislation, particularly Work at Height Regulations. The period of removal will coincide with gull breeding season, typically 1st May to 31st July, up to four or five visits may have to be made to residential properties with the time between each visit not exceeding 18 days to avoid eggs hatching. Weekly visits will be required to a number of specified commercial sites, to increase the disturbance factor. Suppliers are asked to note their interest by 31/03/19. Suppliers will then be invited to quote via the Quick Quote facility on Public Contracts Scotland ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348279 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Apr 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL | | Locality | ELGIN | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV30 1BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Moray | | Electoral ward | Elgin City North | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90922000 - Pest-control services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348279 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348279 Gull Control - Moray - Notes of interest are invited from gull control specialists authorised in the removal of birds, nest and/or eggs from residential and commercial buildings within two specific areas of Elgin where such action can be justified under the General Licence issued by Scottish Natural Heritage. Suppliers are asked to note their interest by 31/03/19. Suppliers will then be invited to quote via the Quick Quote facility on Public Contracts Scotland. This is a Prior Information Notice and may not necessarily progress to a procurement ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.moray.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=577115 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577115.json.