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title: "Control of gorse and scrub at Coul Links, near Embo, Sutherland - and forming part of Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658341"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2021-06-24"
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# Control of gorse and scrub at Coul Links, near Embo, Sutherland - and forming part of Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658341

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage is for the “Control of gorse and scrub at Coul Links, near Embo, Sutherland”, which falls under the environmental protection industry category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an initial contract value of £25,000 and a duration of two years, potentially extending for follow-up treatments. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by the deadline of 26th July 2021. The project is located in Sutherland, specifically at Coul Links, which forms part of the Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and ecological restoration. Companies that possess experience in controlling invasive plant species through mechanical and chemical treatment methods would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on gorse and birch scrub control makes this contract ideal for firms with expertise in land management or environmental consulting, potentially enabling them to expand their portfolio in a sector dedicated to ecological preservation.

## Notice

We require a contractor with suitable experience and ability to control significant areas of gorse and birch scrub from an area of dune heath, as well as bracken and ragwort. This will require a combination of mechanical and chemical treatment methods. The contract will initially run over 2 years, with the potential to extend to include follow-up treatment in future years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation for expressions of interest, the full Statement of Requirements to be sent to those who have expressed an interest and have experience of similar work. Contract duration looking to potentially be spread over 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419360 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419360

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419360
  Control of gorse and scrub at Coul Links, near Embo, Sutherland - and forming part of Loch Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) - We require a contractor with suitable experience and ability to control significant areas of gorse and birch scrub from an area of dune heath, as well as bracken and ragwort. This will require a combination of mechanical and chemical treatment methods. The contract will initially run over 2 years, with the potential to extend to include follow-up treatment in future years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658341
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=658341

## Provenance

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