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Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:13.

Opportunity overview

We are looking for experienced, qualified contractors to undertake Rhododendron ponticum control over a net area of 36ha

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Argyll Invasive species Management

Match pending…
Contract value
£349.7k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
6 Nov 2024
Award ID
029397-2025-ACT 018/RF-1
Status
active
Location
Garelochhead, Helensburgh, UK, G84 0ET, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV77000000 — Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
  • CPV77200000 — Forestry services
  • CPV77211300 — Tree-clearing services
  • CPV77300000 — Horticultural services

Lots

  • Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust seeks a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver high quality control of Rhododendron ponticum using appropriate methods across a large site in North Knapdale. The net area of coverage of Rhododendron ponticum is 36 ha, and treatment across the entire area is required by the 31st March 2026. This project is supported by the Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.£360k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ACT018/RF
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Mandatory Bidders Day If you wish to submit a tender, it is mandatory that you attend the Bidder's day on 8th May. Please email philippa@act-now.org.uk to register to attend the Bidder's day. It is important that you register for this by emailing. Many thanks.

Bid Opening

Date
27 May 2024, 12:00
Description
Philippa McKee, ACT Woodland Coordinator, Contract Manager.

Address

Street Address
ACT at Blarbuie, Lochgilphead.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
27 May 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
27 May 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
77000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust seeks a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver high quality control of Rhododendron ponticum using appropriate methods across a large site in North Knapdale. The net area of coverage of Rhododendron ponticum is 36 ha, and treatment across the entire area is required by the 31st March 2026. This project is supported by the Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

Value

Amount
360,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
27 Jun 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
North Knapdale, Argyll.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63
Entry 2
Region
UKM63

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Horticultural services
Entry 2
Id
77200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Forestry services
Entry 3
Id
77211300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tree-clearing services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-111480
Name
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Argyll
Postal Code
PA31 8SH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Charity
Entry 2
Id
05
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Environmental protection

Identifier

Legal Name
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)

Contact

Name
Philippa McKee
Telephone
+44 7377981934
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-5936
Name
Dunoon Sheriffs Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Dunoon
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Dunoon Sheriffs Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-149998
Name
Argyll Invasive species Management

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Garelochhead, Helensburgh
Postal Code
G84 0ET
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Fairwater, Portincaple, Garelochhead

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Argyll Invasive species Management

Contact

Telephone
+44 7377567040

Award information

Award 1
Id
029397-2025-ACT 018/RF-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-149998
Name
Argyll Invasive species Management

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
029397-2025-ACT 018/RF-1
Status
active
Award ID
029397-2025-ACT 018/RF-1
Date Signed
6 Nov 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
349,660
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Argyll · UK · PA31 8SH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM63

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0453dd-2025-06-03T10:13:23+01:00compiled ·