Tender

MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal

PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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27 Nov 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Peak District National Park Authority is inviting tenders for the project "MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal", which aims to enhance biodiversity and curtail the spread of invasive Rhododendron ponticum in the Wessenden Valley. This procurement falls under the environmental improvement works category and focuses on scrub-removal and tree-clearing services. The work is scheduled to commence on 19th December 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, specifically designed for projects below the threshold, and it requires tender submissions via email by 17:00 on Friday, 12th December 2025. Mandatory site visits with the Authority’s Contract Manager are scheduled for 3rd December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs skilled in environmental and botanical management. Companies specialising in ecological restoration, especially those with experience in handling invasive species, would find this project particularly beneficial. The tender includes several lots encompassing different terrains, necessitating expertise in steep and varied geographical conditions. The criteria for awarding this contract comprise a balance of 50% price and 50% quality, with emphasis on proof of relevant qualifications and past experience, ensuring that interested firms highlight their technical capabilities and prior work in similar projects during bidding. This opportunity promises business growth by collaborating with a reputable public authority and contributing to valuable conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal

Notice 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 Information

Package 1 Areas A1-4

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

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. Please see Invitation to Tender for further details

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. Please see Invitation to Tender for further details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077739-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45111220 - Scrub-removal work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
legal.instructions@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BAKEWELL
Postcode
DE45 1AE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Bakewell
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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