MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal
A Tender Notice
by PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 3.5 month
- Value
- £53K
- Sector
- CONSTRUCTION
- Published
- 27 Nov 2025
- Delivery
- 19 Dec 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
- Deadline
- 12 Dec 2025 17:00
Related Terms
Location
Yorkshire and the Humber:
1 buyer
Description
Follow up treatment of Rhododendron ponticum within the Wessenden Valley in order to improve biodiversity and reduce further spread of the invasive species. This will include: a. Assess site for suitability and work requirements on a compulsory site visit with the Authority's Contract Manager on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 b. The contractor will provide equipment required for the services including any equipment involved with applying Glyphosate with adjuvant, Personal Protective Equipment, cutting tools, herbicide, relevant equipment and machines to remove Rhododendron from the Site c. Remove Rhododendron plants as per the specification, see Sections 5 and 6 of the Invitation to Tender. d. Chemicals must not be used within 3m of a watercourse/waterbody Rhododendron are to be pulled or cut only, in such areas. e. Package 1: Butt B1, Butt B2 and Butt B3 require separate visits for herbicide. A minimum of 1 week must elapse between each of these applications. Butt B1, Butt B2 and Butt B3 will therefore take a minimum of 3 weeks to complete if all areas need herbicide f. Arisings (waste Rhododendron) must be removed from Site and disposed of responsibly and in accordance with regulations, in a way which does not allow regrowth g. Chipping waste material is the preferred method h. Chippings can then be used as biofuel or mulch i. BURNING IS NOT PERMITTED ON SITE Please see Invitation to Tender for further details
Lot Division
| 1 | Package 1 Areas A1-4
Steep slopes requiring rope access, with small and medium Rhododendron bushes over 6.9 hectares. |
| 2 | Package 2 Areas B1-5
Some steep sided slopes, and 1 area requiring rope access but generally flatter, with small and medium Rhododendron bushes over 12.5 hectares. |
| 3 | Package 3 Map Areas C1-3
Steep slopes with rope access required, there are also areas of gentle slopes. The package contains small all the way through to large bushes. 4.6 hectares. |
Award Criteria
| Price | _ |
| Quality 1 | Evidence of experience and past performance to demonstrate ability to deliver work in line with the objectives and specifications of this contract: i. Examples of where Rhododendron removal work has been undertaken previously this is to include, amount (ha) and timescales taken to complete, techniques used (e.g. cutting, spraying, Eco - plugs). ii. Provision of references for above works |
| Quality 2 | Technical and Delivery Capability i. Provision of relevant qualifications to undertake the work (Chainsaw, Pesticide, gang masters) ii. Method statement of work iii. Risk assessment of work iv. Programme of work |
CPV Codes
- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ea49
- FTS 077739-2025