Therapeutic treatment of stone pines at Rota Naval Base

Summary

The tender seeks therapeutic treatment of stone pines (Pinus pinea) at Rota Naval Base to cure or reduce damage caused mainly by pine processionary moth and Tomicus. The service includes assessing the trees and their problems and injecting the insecticide abamectin into the trees’ vascular tissues. Each tree must be treated individually, using suitable pressure and dosage to ensure effectiveness while avoiding mechanical damage. The work must be carried out by a specialist company using appropriate methods and equipment, without harming the environment, people, animals or beneficial insect fauna. The work will take place at Rota Naval Base from 15 October to 30 November 2026. The procurement is not divided into lots, and price is the sole award criterion (100 points). The tender must state a single discount percentage to two decimal places, based on a reference price of €4.50 including VAT per injection; the maximum budget is €25,000 including VAT. The bidder must describe the treatment methods in detail and list the machinery, tools and products to be used, including their brands. The bidder must provide the personnel and equipment needed and appoint a qualified technical coordinator to direct and supervise the team, with a presence on site daily or at least weekly. A staff list must be provided before work begins so that access authorisations can be arranged. The successful bidder must provide civil-liability insurance of at least €300,000 before contract award, including cover for services at military facilities. Participation also requires the specified declarations and evidence, including registration in the official bidders’ register and proof of payment of taxes and Social Security contributions. Environmental conditions require removal and proper management of waste and the prevention of pollution.