Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8SH
Contact
Philippa McKee
Telephone
+44 7377981934
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28363
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
SCIO
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Steep Ground Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access
Reference number
ACT / 027a
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77200000 - Forestry services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £145,540
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77200000 - Forestry services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
North Knapdale, near Tayvallich
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality information provided in procurement documents / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-057445
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ACT 027/RF
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Highland Access ltd
Oir Na Mara
Arisaig
PH39 4NH
Telephone
+44 7454546434
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £145,540
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
All information is contained within the Statement of Requirements and appendices. Questions can be directed through the PCS portal.
(SC Ref:822845)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dunoon Sheriff Court
George Street
Dunoon
PA23 8BQ
Telephone
+44 1369702191
Country
United Kingdom