--- title: "Landscape Connections - Rhodi-Free Future - Rhododendron surveys" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846412" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846412" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846412.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846412.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority" published: "2026-10-22" --- # Landscape Connections - Rhodi-Free Future - Rhododendron surveys Buyer: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846412 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846412) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846412.json) ## Summary Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority is procuring survey services to support its Landscape Connections programme and planned removal of invasive rhododendron. The work concerns Rhododendron ponticum and its hybrids, which threaten native woodlands and remaining rainforest habitats across the National Park. The Authority’s priority is to work with land managers to eradicate the invasive plants. Delivery is within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The requirement is classified as technical testing and analysis services (CPV 71621000). The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The deadline set for bids was 16 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC; bids were also scheduled to open at that time. The contract period is 150 days. The estimated value is £29,167. There is one lot, covering the rhododendron survey requirement, and the buyer may include related activity as an option. Variant bids are not allowed, and bids must remain valid for 90 days after the submission deadline. The contract is not stated to be renewable. The process has reached tender; no award is recorded in this release. This opportunity is suited to environmental survey providers with the capability to assess invasive rhododendron populations and support land managers working towards eradication. Experience with Rhododendron ponticum and its hybrids, invasive plant surveys, woodland ecology or rainforest habitat protection would be directly relevant to the requirement’s stated purpose. Suppliers should be able to undertake the work across the National Park within the specified contract period and provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to delivery. The requirement also includes community benefits, with the expected benefits described in the tender documents. Electronic payment and ordering are planned, and electronic invoicing is permitted. ## Notice As part Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Landscape Connections, we will be delivering a programme of invasive rhododendron removal ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Landscape Connections, we will be delivering a programme of invasive rhododendron removal. The invasive species Rhododendron ponticum and its hybrids (hereafter referred to as invasive rhododendron), is widespread across the National Park. The National Park's Future Nature Route Map identifies invasive rhododendron as a top threat to our native woodlands, and it is a primary threat to our remaining rainforest habitats. Working with land managers to eradicate invasive rhododendron is therefore a priority for the National Park Authority. Options: any related activity ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567199 | | 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 | 22 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,167 | | Lots value | £29,167 | | 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 | Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority | | Locality | ALEXANDRIA | | Postcode area | Glasgow | | Postcode | G83 8EG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Lomond | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567199 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567199 Landscape Connections - Rhodi-Free Future - Rhododendron surveys - As part Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Landscape Connections, we will be delivering a programme of invasive rhododendron removal ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846412 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846412 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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