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Restoration Operatives to Control Invasive Plants, Isle of Raasay

Raasay Development Trust

Description

Raasay Development Trust is appointing up to five self-employed contractors to treat invasive non-native plants on the Isle of Raasay, mainly rhododendron, with Japanese knotweed and pampas grass, across approximately 145 hectares. Work is instructed through work packages and paid at hourly rates set by RDT, so applicants are chosen on quality only. Each contractor holds their own contract on identical terms. A trainee route is open to people new to the work. Bidders do not need a PCS account. Request the Application Pack by email to tom@raasaydevelopmenttrust.org.

Details

Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Response deadline
Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC (5d)
Type
OTHER
Category
services
Procurement method
Open procedure
Status
active
Estimated value
GBP 129,068
Buyer
Raasay Development Trust
Jurisdiction
Scotland (Public Contracts Scotland)
Location
Scotland
Start date
Nov 5, 2026
End date
Mar 31, 2028
Reference #
20261016
Has Description
true
Country
United Kingdom
Tender Value Currency
GBP
Tender Bid Opening Address Street Address
Raasay Community Hall
Tender Bid Opening Description
Responses will be opened together by two authorised persons from Raasay Development Trust after the closing time. Responses received after the closing time will not be considered.
Tender Description
Raasay Development Trust is appointing up to five self-employed contractors to treat invasive non-native plants on the Isle of Raasay, mainly rhododendron, with Japanese knotweed and pampas grass, acr
Tender Contract Terms Performance Terms
Contractors will work to the treatment standard, health and safety requirements and herbicide limits set out in the Scope of Works, including COSHH assessments, biosecurity measures to prevent spreadi
Tender Contract Terms Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Tender Classification Scheme
CPV
Tender Submission Terms Languages
en
Tender Submission Terms Bid Validity Period Duration In Days
60
Tender Submission Method
electronicSubmission, written
Tender Procurement Method
open
Tender Submission Method Details
https://raasay.com/development-trust/
Other
Tender Has Recurrence: false · Initiation Type: tender

Contact

Tom Lusink
tom@raasaydevelopmenttrust.org

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