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National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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06 Oct 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust is procuring woodland creation and associated landscape improvement works at Skernaghan Point, Islandmagee, County Antrim. The project supports habitat restoration and nature recovery, with the aim of improving biodiversity, connecting habitats and strengthening climate resilience in the coastal landscape. The work includes establishing native woodland in designated areas and planting mixed-species native hedgerows. It also covers stock-proof fencing, gates, access infrastructure and drinking troughs where specified, as well as ground preparation, vegetation management and other establishment work. The contractor must supply and manage all labour, materials, plant and equipment, and provide supervision and management. Six timber dams, approximately three metres wide and made using larch rounds, are also required; their locations are to be confirmed during a site visit.

The National Trust invited suppliers to submit fixed-price quotations through an open, below-threshold procedure. The clarification deadline was 19 October 2026, and the quotation return deadline was 26 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 9 November 2026 to 28 February 2027. The estimated procurement value is £50,000. The published information describes the required works and calls for compliance with National Trust requirements, project specifications and industry best practice. Suppliers were directed to use the Proactis Plaza portal for the opportunity and all communications. The procurement is for works at a single site; the published information does not set out lots or an evaluation formula, so suppliers should base their quotation on the described scope and stated requirements.

This opportunity is suited to contractors with practical experience delivering woodland creation and landscape works, particularly native tree planting, mixed-species hedgerow establishment and coastal habitat improvement. Bidders need the capability to undertake ground preparation, manage vegetation and carry out associated establishment work, alongside installing stock-proof fencing, gates, access infrastructure and drinking troughs where required. The scope also calls for construction and installation of six timber dams using larch rounds. A suitable contractor will be able to organise and supply the labour, materials, plant and equipment needed, and provide effective on-site supervision and project management across the full package of works. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. No specific professional accreditation or prior contract scale is stated; quotations must meet the National Trust’s requirements, project specifications and industry best practice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation

Notice Description

The National Trust is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver woodland creation, hedgerow planting, fencing, and associated landscape improvement works at Skernaghan Point, Islandmagee, County Antrim. This project forms part of the National Trust's wider habitat restoration and nature recovery programme, aimed at enhancing biodiversity, improving habitat connectivity, and increasing climate resilience within this important coastal landscape. The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all labour, materials, plant, equipment, supervision, and management required to complete the works. Key elements of the contract include: * Native woodland creation within designated planting areas. * Establishment of native mixed-species hedgerows. * Supply and installation of stock-proof fencing. * Installation of gates, access infrastructure, and drinking troughs where specified. * Ground preparation, vegetation management, and ancillary establishment works. * Supply and installation of six timber dams (approximately 3m wide using larch rounds), with locations to be confirmed during the site visit. All works must be completed in accordance with National Trust requirements, project specifications, and industry best practice. Contractors are invited to submit a fixed-price quotation for the delivery of the works." Date of Issue; 05/10/26 Clarification Deadline: 19/10/26 RFP Return Deadline: 26/10/26 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-523ea637-f1a4-4368-ac15-ec271545a78c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705f38d4-0e13-40c1-b57a-9d261b03f26e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77400000 - Zoological services

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

77600000 - Hunting services

77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

77800000 - Aquaculture services

77900000 - Apiculture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2NA
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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