--- title: "Eradication & removal of Rhododendron ponticum, Uragaig Common Grazing, North Colonsay SSSI" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615340" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615340" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615340.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615340.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)" published: "2020-05-05" --- # Eradication & removal of Rhododendron ponticum, Uragaig Common Grazing, North Colonsay SSSI Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615340 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615340) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615340.json) ## Summary The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is seeking qualified contractors for the tender titled "Eradication & removal of Rhododendron ponticum, Uragaig Common Grazing, North Colonsay SSSI". This contract, which falls under the services category and focuses on environmental protection, is located on the Isle of Colonsay, Argyll, UK. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with a total contract value of £68,505, which was signed on 30 April 2020. Interested parties should note that the contract involved the initial removal of Rhododendron ponticum from designated areas, and details regarding methodology and pricing are important for submission. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in invasive species management. Companies capable of demonstrating strong methodologies for similar ecological projects, especially in the flora management sector, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in environmental consultancy or ecological restoration could find this a viable opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to ecological sustainability efforts in the region. ## Notice Suitably qualified tenderers are invited to submit a tender for the removal of Rhododendron ponticum from the Uragaig Common Holding, North Colonsay SSSI, Isle of Colonsay ### Lot Information Lot 1 ACT are inviting suitably qualified contractors to submit a tender for the contract to remove rhododendron ponticum from Uragaig Common Grazing,North Colonsay SSSI, Isle of Colonsay. This contract is for the inital removal only and not follow up treatments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386173 | | 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 | 5 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2020 - 17 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £87,540 | | Lots value | £87,540 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £68,505 | ## 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 DUNCAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services ## Release History - 5 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386173 - 8 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385057 - 12 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383672 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=10 10th April 2020 - Aerial photograph of site with boundary - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=9 10th April 2020 - Additional site information for each removal area including % cover and slope. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=8 10th April 2020 - Photographs of some of the removal areas - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=6 16th March 2020 - Tender Specification ACT CANN 010 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=7 16th March 2020 - Evaluation Criteria ACT CANN 010 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=1 16th March 2020 - Appendix 1 (Basic Information) ACT CANN 010 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=2 16th March 2020 - Appendix 2 (Basic Selection Criteria) ACT CANN 010 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=3 16th March 2020 - Appendix 3 (Examples of similar works) ACT CANN 010 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=4 16th March 2020 - Appendix 4 (Costings) ACT CANN 010 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383672&idx=5 16th March 2020 - Instructions to Tenderers ACT CANN 010 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383672 Eradication & removal of Rhododendron ponticum, Uragaig Common Grazing, North Colonsay SSSI - Suitably qualified tenderers are invited to submit a tender for the removal of Rhododendron ponticum from the Uragaig Common Holding, North Colonsay SSSI, Isle of Colonsay - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386173 Eradication & removal of Rhododendron ponticum, Uragaig Common Grazing, North Colonsay SSSI - Suitably qualified tenderers are invited to submit a tender for the removal of Rhododendron ponticum from the Uragaig Common Holding, North Colonsay SSSI, Isle of Colonsay ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.act-now.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615340 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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