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Steep Ground Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)

Buyer Address: Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead, Argyll, UK, PA31 8SH

Contact Name: Philippa McKee

Contact Email: philippa@act-now.org.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 7377981934

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
200000.0 GBP
Published
17 Sep 2025, 00:00
Deadline
20 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
77200000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539433

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Lots

Lot Description: A quality contractor is sought to delivery effective removal of Rhododendron ponticum from steep ground sites which require roped access to undertake the work safely. We are looking for high standard of health and safety management and high quality control of Rhododendron ponticum.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 200,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-04T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality information provided in procurement documents

Documents

Document Title: Steep Ground Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

Document Description: Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access

Document Title: Statement of Requirements

Document Title: Basic Information

Document Title: Minimum Qualifications

Document Title: Location context

Document Title: Location specific contract areas

Document Title: Supporting information

Document Title: Constraints details

Document Title: Constraints features

Document Title: Indicative access

Document Title: Questions and responses

Document Title: Videos and photos from boat looking at Carsaig shore

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