Aerial Imaging and Mapping Rhododendron ponticum

Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust

Published: Aug 19, 2026

Updated: Aug 19, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, gender and inclusion and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Indigenous and Heritage Preservation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 18,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Aerial imaging capture of Rhododendron ponticum presence and map creation. The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust (IGHT) wishes to commission work to use aerial imaging and map creation to capture the presence of Rhododendron ponticum using drone technology on the Isle of Gigha that will inform control success, and future monitoring of invasive species in Gigha’s woodland spaces, allowing for natural regeneration and native species to thrive. The methods expected to be used include: photogrammetry and multispectral imaging, and easily accessible mapping software.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 078917-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust

Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Gender & Inclusion, Culture, Heritage & Tourism, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and Public Contracts Scotland. Most recent publication: August 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 078917-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £18,000 - £18,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.