Who Won It

Contract award · 6 Nov 2024

Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) awarded “Provision of Rhododendron…” to Argyll Invasive species Management for £350k.

Agricultural & horticultural servicesScotland

BuyerArgyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
Value £350k
WinnerArgyll Invasive species Management SME

Open competition

Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.

Buyer
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) · Charity
Supplier
Argyll Invasive species Management SME
Value
£349,660
Procedure
Open procedure
Sector
Agricultural & horticultural services · Horticultural services (CPV 77300000)
Region
Scotland
Official notice
029397-2025 on Find a Tender
Timeline
  1. Contract date6 Nov 2024
  2. Published3 Jun 2025Published 209 days after the contract date

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.

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