Number: 6386785
Country: United Kingdom
Source: TED
Rhododendron and Invasive Species Control in West Argyll Forest District
Scotland’s forests and woodlands are a vital natural asset. If they are looked after well, they can produce a huge range of benefits for Scotland’s economy, people and environment. This is where the Forestry Commission come in. Our core purpose is to deliver multiple benefits by promoting the sustainable management of trees, woods and forests for the economy, for people and for the environment. West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800 ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull.
We intend to award a framework agreement for rhododendron and invasive vegetation control covering West Argyll Forest district. The control of Rhododendron, and other invasive species may be done by cutting with chainsaw, chemical control, manual pulling or a combination of these techniques. There will be an element of steep ground working on some sites.
Isle of Mull
Various sites across Isle of Mull.
West Argyll Forest District covers 91,800ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull.
We intend to invite up to 6 contractors per lot but we reserve the right to take a more appropriate number at our discretion.
Lots: The District has been broken down into 3 Lots The Framework will run for a period of 2 Years.
Economic Operators may be excluded form this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Mainland Argyll
Various sites within Mainland Argyll.
West Argyll Forest District covers 91 800 ha stretching from Appin in the North, to Southern Kintyre and includes the Isle of Mull. The District Office is located in Lochgilphead, with outstations in Oban and Aros, Mull.
Lots: The District has been broken down into 3 Lots. The Framework will run for a period of 2 Years.
Economic Operators may be excluded form this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015.
Kintyre
Various Sites within Mainland Kintyre.
Lots: The District has been broken down into 3 Lots.
The Framework will run for a period of 2 Years.