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MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal

Peak District National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 May 2026 at 12:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Mar 2026 at 16:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Mar 2026 at 17:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 14:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Peak District National Park Authority has awarded the contract for the "MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal" project, aimed at enhancing biodiversity by managing the invasive Rhododendron ponticum species. This contract involves service work within the Wessenden Valley located in the UK region UKE. The procurement method was open with below threshold open competition, focusing on environmental improvement works such as scrub-removal and tree-clearing services. The latest active contract was signed on 5th May 2026, with performance running until 31st March 2027, and the successful supplier is Wildscapes Community Interest Company, an SME and VCSE based in Sheffield.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies skilled in environmental services, biodiversity management, and invasive species control. SMEs focusing on such services can anticipate benefits from this public contract due to its emphasis on sustainable environmental practices and the use of innovative methods like chipping for biofuel. The project suits companies with experience in using ecological methods and equipment in sensitive natural environments, offering a chance to showcase their abilities in high-profile environmental projects undertaken by public authorities.

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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

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

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/040981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£117,183 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Peak District National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BAKEWELL
Postcode
DE45 1AE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

N66 LTD

Wildscapes Community Interest Company

Further Information

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