--- title: "Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust" published: "2026-08-19" --- # Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum Buyer: Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135.json) ## Summary The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust intends to commission environmental land-management works on the Isle of Gigha. The requirement is to remove and treat Rhododendron ponticum, an invasive non-native species, across woodland, agricultural and ornamental garden habitats. The planned work covers 16.6 hectares and is intended to enhance woodland areas, support natural regeneration and allow native species to thrive. Treatment must follow advice and guidance from NatureScot, including its recommended methods and timelines, with methods based on Forestry and Land Scotland information. Delivery will be on the Isle of Gigha, in Argyll. This is classified as works, specifically site preparation and clearance work associated with forestry or woodland management. The buyer is the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust, which is also identified as a central purchasing body. This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, rather than issued an invitation to tender. One planned lot covers the Rhododendron ponticum removal and treatment works. The estimated procurement value is £138,000 including the stated currency, GBP. The buyer’s record indicates that a subsequent notice was expected on 17 August 2026. The work is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and is based on the EU public procurement legal framework identified for the process. The planned contract concerns environmentally sensitive treatment methods and timelines, including measures to avoid harm to existing habitat and to mitigate risks during sensitive periods such as bird nesting season. Suppliers should treat the dates and requirement as preparatory information until the tender stage is announced. This will suit contractors experienced in invasive species control, woodland management, habitat restoration, forestry clearance or related environmental works. Relevant capability includes safely removing and treating Rhododendron ponticum across mixed habitats, planning work over a substantial woodland area, and applying treatment methods consistently across woodland, agricultural and ornamental garden settings. Suppliers should be ready to work to NatureScot advice and Forestry and Land Scotland guidance, and to demonstrate environmentally sensitive working practices that protect existing habitat. Practical planning will need to account for ecological constraints, including bird nesting season, and for treatment methods and timings that support natural regeneration and native species recovery. The requirement may suit specialist ecological contractors, forestry businesses and environmental land-management firms, including those able to assemble suitable specialist teams. ## Notice Removal and treatment of Rhododendron ponticum across woodland, agricultural, and ornamental garden habitats on Isle of Gigha. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust (IGHT) wishes to commission work to remove 16.6ha Rhododendron ponticum on the Isle of Gigha that will enhance Gigha's woodland spaces, allowing for natural regeneration and native species to thrive. The works to which this brief applies will work to the advice and guidance of NatureScot with regards to Rhododendron ponticum treatment methods and timelines. The methods outlined have been chosen based on information published by Forestry and Land Scotland, and in accordance with the guidance from NatureScot. These methods will be carried out in an environmentally sensitive way as to not harm existing habitat or mitigate risks of activities that could be at the detriment of environmentally sensitive seasons such as bird nesting season. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562641 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 19 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £138,000 | | 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 | Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust | | Locality | ARGYLL | | Postcode area | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112360 - Land rehabilitation work ## Release History - 19 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562641 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG562641&idx=1 25th August 2026 - Tender brief information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG562641&idx=2 25th August 2026 - Tender brief information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562641 Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum - Removal and treatment of Rhododendron ponticum across woodland, agricultural, and ornamental garden habitats on Isle of Gigha. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gigha.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=840135 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840135 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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