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title: "Invasive Vegetation Control"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611467"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-01-23"
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# Invasive Vegetation Control

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611467

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland, with a project titled "Invasive Vegetation Control" aimed at addressing invasive species management. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the environmental protection industry. It is located in the UK, with the planning stage currently in progress. The deadline for completing the market engagement survey is set for 10th February 2020, at 12pm, with communication regarding future notices anticipated on 17th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management, landscaping, and invasive species control. Companies proficient in methods such as chemical application, manual removal, and steep ground access are particularly well-suited for this project. Engaging in this procurement process may facilitate business growth by allowing companies to support the Scottish Government's efforts in environmental protection and foster long-term contracts in similar areas.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure invasive vegetation control services. The scope includes control of rhododendron and other invasive species (e.g.: Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, invasive Sitka spruce) through cutting, burning, stump treatment, foliar application of pesticides, stem treatment with pesticides, hand pulling of seedlings, steep ground/rope access work, non-chemical and non-cutting treatments (manual removal), and chipping.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland have a requirement for invasive vegetation control services. We are therefore, inviting suppliers to complete a short questionnaire to provide FLS with information which may be used to inform the strategy and specification. Please complete the market engagement survey https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/4SFLA/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378326 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378326

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378326&idx=1
  24th January 2020 - Link to the Market Engagement Survey
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378326
  Invasive Vegetation Control - Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have a requirement to procure invasive vegetation control services. The scope includes control of rhododendron and other invasive species (e.g.: Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, invasive Sitka spruce) through cutting, burning, stump treatment, foliar application of pesticides, stem treatment with pesticides, hand pulling of seedlings, steep ground/rope access work, non-chemical and non-cutting treatments (manual removal), and chipping.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=611467
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611467
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/4SFLA/

## Provenance

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