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title: "Rhododendron Removal and Eradication, Eilean na Muice Duibhe SSSI, SAC, SPA"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577987"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)"
published: "2019-07-10"
---

# Rhododendron Removal and Eradication, Eilean na Muice Duibhe SSSI, SAC, SPA

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577987

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## Summary

The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) has initiated a tender for the project titled "Rhododendron Removal and Eradication" at Eilean na Muice Duibhe, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and Special Protection Area (SPA) located on the Isle of Islay, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at approximately €105,800, following the conclusion of the tender period on 30 May 2019. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, inviting participation from a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in environmental management and conservation services. Businesses with expertise in invasive species eradication, ecological restoration, or related services would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on quality methodology alongside cost in the award criteria highlights the need for innovative and effective approaches to environmental challenges, encouraging competitive bids that can contribute to sustainable development in sensitive habitats.

## Notice

Suitably qualified tenderers are invited to submit a tender for the removal & eradication of rhododendron ponticum from Eilean na Muice Duibhe Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area, Isle of Islay Isle of Islay

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ACT are inviting suitably qualified tenderes to submit a tender for the contract to remove and eradicat rhododendron ponticum from Eilean na Muice Duibhe SSSI/SAC/SPA Isle of Islay

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360231 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | £114,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,800 |

## 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 | IAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360231
- 22 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352256

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352256&idx=7
  24th April 2019 - Tender Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352256&idx=2
  24th April 2019 - Appendix 1 - Basic Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352256&idx=3
  24th April 2019 - Appendix 2 - Basic Selection Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352256&idx=4
  24th April 2019 - Appendix 3 - examples of similar works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352256&idx=5
  24th April 2019 - Appendix 4 - costings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352256&idx=6
  24th April 2019 - Instructions to tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352256&idx=1
  24th April 2019 - Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352256
  Rhododendron Removal and Eradication, Eilean na Muice Duibhe SSSI, SAC, SPA - Suitably qualified tenderers are invited to submit a tender for the removal & eradication of rhododendron ponticum from Eilean na Muice Duibhe Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area, Isle of Islay Isle of Islay
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360231
  Rhododendron Removal and Eradication, Eilean na Muice Duibhe SSSI, SAC, SPA - Suitably qualified tenderers are invited to submit a tender for the removal & eradication of rhododendron ponticum from Eilean na Muice Duibhe Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area, Isle of Islay Isle of Islay

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577987

## Provenance

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