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title: "Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832316"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832316

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has concluded the award stage of a contract for hawking pest control services at the Banchory (Crow's Nest) and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations. This procurement, which falls within the services category and relates to the general public services industry, addresses environmental and public health concerns caused by nuisance bird populations at these sites. The location for the service delivery is in the region UKM50. This contract was necessitated by the unforeseeable administration of the original contractor soon after mobilisation, and hence, Aberdeenshire Council employed a limited procurement method without prior call for competition under Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £28,438 GBP for each site, was signed on 18th May 2026 and has been awarded to Presly Pest Control Ltd.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in pest control and environmental services. Businesses with expertise in innovative pest management solutions, particularly those leveraging sustainable methods such as hawking for bird management, would find this procurement process to align well with their capabilities. Firms proficient in addressing urgent operational requirements under stringent regulatory conditions could leverage this opportunity to forge long-term partnerships with public sector bodies, thereby expanding their portfolio and solidifying their presence in the regional market.

## Notice

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Crow's Nest and Ellon waste transfer stations. Birds frequent these locations due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at these two locations in particular with no evidence if nesting.

### Lot Information

Banchory (Crow's Nest) Waste Transfer Station

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Crow's Nest waste transfer station. Birds frequent this location due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at this location in particular with no evidence if nesting.

Ellon Waste Transfer Station

Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Ellon waste transfer station. Birds frequent this location due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at this location in particular with no evidence if nesting.

### Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority previously conducted a compliant competitive tender exercise (Invitation to Tender published November 2025 / NOV544517 / OCDS-r6ebe6-0000817 080) for the provision of hawking pest control services at its waste transfer stations. Following evaluation, a contract was awarded and the successful supplier commenced delivery of the services. Subsequently, the contractor entered administration and is no longer able to perform the contract. This occurred shortly after mobilisation and constitutes an event unforeseeable by, and not attributable to, the Contracting Authority. The services are required on a continuous basis during the peak seabird nesting season (March to October) to control nuisance bird populations at licensed waste sites. Failure to maintain service provision would give rise to significant environmental and public health risks, increased complaints from neighbouring communities, and the potential for regulatory non-compliance with site licence conditions imposed by SEPA. Given the immediate operational need and the timescales required to complete a new procurement procedure, it is not possible to comply with the time limits for open, restricted or competitive procedures. The absence of service provision during this period would have a materially adverse impact on service delivery and regulatory compliance. Accordingly, the Contracting Authority has relied on Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to award the contract using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract has been awarded to the next ranked compliant bidder from the original tender process, who has confirmed their ability to deliver the services in accordance with their original tender submission, including pricing and terms. The use of this procedure is strictly limited to what is necessary to address the urgent requirement to ensure continuity of service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556197 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,438 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESLY PEST CONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556197

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556197
  Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations - Bird control by use of a hawk is required at Crow's Nest and Ellon waste transfer stations. Birds frequent these locations due to the availability of food and nesting space. Under the contract with property nesting birds are dealt with however through much of the year birds are still numerous at these two locations in particular with no evidence if nesting.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832316

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