Buyer Name: Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
Buyer Address: Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead, Argyll, UK, PA31 8SH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Philippa McKee
Contact Email: philippa@act-now.org.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 7377981934
Rhododendron ponticum control on steep ground sites requiring roped access
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Lot Description: 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.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Value: GBP 200,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-04T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality information provided in procurement documents
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