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title: "Isle of Gigha - Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Removal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000748729"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ISLE OF GIGHA HERITAGE TRUST"
published: "2023-10-27"
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# Isle of Gigha - Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Removal Services

Buyer: ISLE OF GIGHA HERITAGE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748729

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## Summary

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust is seeking services for the removal of invasive non-native species across the island of Gigha. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves a contract value of £140,000 GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is on 1st December 2023, with the tender award expected by 4th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental services to engage in the eradication of invasive species like rhododendron ponticum and skunk cabbage. Companies with proven track records in habitat restoration and environmental conservation are well-suited to compete in this competitive open procedure procurement exercise.

## Notice

The works will include the removal of rhododendron ponticum and skunk cabbage from a number of locations across the island of Gigha. A variety of treatment methods will be used including stem injection, spraying, manual removal and burning.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust (IGHT) wishes to commission work to remove rhododendron ponticum and skunk cabbage on the Isle of Gigha. The works are part of a project to eradicate all invasive non-native species (INNS) on the island, as well as establish a hedgerow system that will benefit and connect habitat, to enhance Gigha's current woodlands and ensure its protection in the future. The works to which this brief applies will work to the advice and guidance of NatureScot with regards to INNS treatment methods and timelines. Site visits are necessary prior to tender to fully understand the scope of the work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491412 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF GIGHA HERITAGE TRUST |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA41 7AA |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70332100 - Land management services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491412

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491412&idx=2
  21st November 2023 - Additional information - INNS Management Plan November 2023.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491412&idx=1
  27th October 2023 - INNS Removal Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491412
  Isle of Gigha - Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Removal Services - The works will include the removal of rhododendron ponticum and skunk cabbage from a number of locations across the island of Gigha. A variety of treatment methods will be used including stem injection, spraying, manual removal and burning.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gigha.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000748729
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=748729
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