Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8SH
UK
Contact person: Philippa McKee
Telephone: +44 7377981934
E-mail: philippa@act-now.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.act-now.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28363
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: SCIO
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Steep Ground Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access
Reference number: ACT / 027a
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM63
Main site or place of performance:
North Knapdale, near Tayvallich
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality information provided in procurement documents
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
04/11/2025
End:
31/03/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
We require IRATA qualified, competent contractors to undertake Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites in North Knapdale.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Qualified and competent contractors for steep ground access and effective Rhododendron control demonstrating there ability to meet industry best practice throughout the fulfilment of the contract.
Milestone 1 Site meeting prior to commencement of works
Milestone 2 Full exchange of paperwork prior to commencement of works to an agreed standard
Milestone 3 Successful treatment of 50% of the area by 14th Feb 2026
Milestone 4 Successful treatment of 100% of the site and submission of final invoice by 31st March 2026
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/10/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
31/03/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
20/10/2025
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Kilmory Castle, Lochgilphead
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Deb Baker, Philippa McKee, Julie Young
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
All information is contained within the Statement of Requirements and appendices. Questions can be directed through the PCS portal.
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(SC Ref:810381)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dunoon Sheriff Court
George Street
Dunoon
PA23 8BQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1369702191
E-mail: dunoon@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/09/2025