--- title: "Goose marksman contract, Isle of Islay" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE (OPERATING AS 'NATURESCOT')" published: "2021-07-08" --- # Goose marksman contract, Isle of Islay Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE (OPERATING AS 'NATURESCOT') Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658.json) ## Summary The Scottish Natural Heritage, operating as 'NatureScot', is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the "Goose marksman contract" aimed at managing barnacle geese on the Isle of Islay. This procurement falls under the environmental protection sector and is expected to be crucial for safeguarding local agriculture. The initial contract period is from 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022, with a potential extension to a two-year seasonal contract. Interested contractors must submit their contact details via email by 1700 hours on Monday 2 August 2021 to be considered for participation in the bidding process. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in wildlife management, agricultural services, and environmental consultancy. Companies with expertise in licensed wildlife control, particularly those equipped with the necessary firearms and certifications, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with NatureScot and local farming communities could further enhance prospects for business growth, making this an appealing and strategic opportunity within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice The appointed contractor will be required to carry out the licensed shooting of barnacle geese, as part of a programme of scaring designed to prevent serious agricultural damage. These works are carried out as part of the Islay Goose Management Scheme. Possession of suitable firearms and accompanying certificates, in addition to a driving licence, are essential. The contractor will work closely with the NatureScot office in Bowmore and the local farming community. The contract is initially for the period 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022 with possibility of extension to a two-year (seasonal) contract. If you are interested in being formally invited to quote for this work, please email your contact details to morven.laurie@nature.scot by 1700 hours on Monday 2 August 2021. We will then decide which contractors to invite to quote (this will be done outwith the PCS portal, via email). A Contract Notice will not be published following this PIN, so please ignore the date at Section II.3. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The appointed contractor will be required to carry out the licensed shooting of barnacle geese, as part of a programme of scaring designed to prevent serious agricultural damage. These works are carried out as part of the Islay Goose Management Scheme. Possession of suitable firearms and accompanying certificates, in addition to a driving licence, are essential. The contractor will work closely with the NatureScot office in Bowmore and the local farming community. The contract is initially for the period 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022 with possibility of extension to a two-year (seasonal) contract. If you are interested in being formally invited to quote for this work, please email your contact details to morven.laurie@nature.scot by 1700 hours on Monday 2 August 2021. We will then decide which contractors to invite to quote (this will be done outwith the PCS portal, via email).. Please note that this contract opportunity will also be advertised in local media. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420608 | | 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 | 8 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jul 2021 | | 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 | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE (OPERATING AS 'NATURESCOT') | | Locality | BOWMORE | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA43 7JJ | | 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 | Kintyre and the Islands | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70332100 - Land management services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420608 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420608 Goose marksman contract, Isle of Islay - The appointed contractor will be required to carry out the licensed shooting of barnacle geese, as part of a programme of scaring designed to prevent serious agricultural damage. These works are carried out as part of the Islay Goose Management Scheme. Possession of suitable firearms and accompanying certificates, in addition to a driving licence, are essential. The contractor will work closely with the NatureScot office in Bowmore and the local farming community. The contract is initially for the period 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022 with possibility of extension to a two-year (seasonal) contract. If you are interested in being formally invited to quote for this work, please email your contact details to morven.laurie@nature.scot by 1700 hours on Monday 2 August 2021. We will then decide which contractors to invite to quote (this will be done outwith the PCS portal, via email). A Contract Notice will not be published following this PIN, so please ignore the date at Section II.3. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=659658 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000659658. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000659658.json.