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MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal

Peak District National Park Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Peak District National Park Authority

Buyer Address: Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, UKF13, DE45 1AE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Legal.Instructions@peakdistrict.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
53000.0 GBP
Gross: 63600 GBP
Published
27 Nov 2025, 14:48
Deadline
12 Dec 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
45111220 - Scrub-removal work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/about-us/tenders

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077739-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Package 1 Areas A1-4

Lot Description: Steep slopes requiring rope access, with small and medium Rhododendron bushes over 6.9 hectares. Please see Invitation to Tender for further details

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 25,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 30,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality 1 (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality 2 (25%)

Lot Title: Package 2 Areas B1-5

Lot Description: Some steep sided slopes, and 1 area requiring rope access but generally flatter, with small and medium Rhododendron bushes over 12.5 hectares. Please see Invitation to Tender for further details

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 15,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 18,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality 1 (25%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality 2 (25%)

Lot Title: Package 3 Map Areas C1-3

Lot Description: 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. Please see Invitation to Tender for further details

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 13,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 15,600

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality 1 (25%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality 2 (25%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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