Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust
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.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Charity
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Rhododendron ponticum control at Tayvallich, North Knapdale
Reference number
ACT018/RF
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
We are looking for experienced, qualified contractors to undertake Rhododendron ponticum control over a net area of 36ha
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £360,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing 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, Argyll.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £360,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
27 June 2024
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.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 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 March 2026
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
ACT at Blarbuie, Lochgilphead.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Philippa McKee, ACT Woodland Coordinator, Contract Manager.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional 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)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dunoon Sheriffs Court
Dunoon
Country
United Kingdom