Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale

Concepts

• argyll
• agriculture, fishing and forestry
• north knapdale
• rhododendron ponticum control
• rhododendron ponticum
• high quality control
• rhododendron
• tayvallich
• ponticum
• knapdale

Location

North Knapdale, Argyll

Description

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

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services
• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

A mandatory Bidders Day will be held at Tayvallich Village Hall, 1030 on Wednesday 8th May 2024. Bidders will need to register for attendance by emailing philippa@act-now.org.uk NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=764391. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:764391)