Tender

Management Works, Vale of Glamorgan: Robo-mower, bracken- and scrub-cutting

BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION

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Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 15:00

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Butterfly Conservation involves inviting tenders for habitat management works at Ewenny Estate and Ogmore Down in the Vale of Glamorgan. This initiative is part of the Natur am Byth programme, aimed at safeguarding the High Brown Fritillary butterfly through habitat enhancement. The tender requires services in the "Land reclamation services" industry, with specific tasks including robo-mower operation and bracken- and scrub-cutting. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with the deadline for submissions set for 20th October 2025. The contract is expected to be awarded by 27th October 2025, and the procurement method is open, suggesting a competitive selection process for eligible service providers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological land management, particularly those experienced in operating robo-mowers and power tools in sensitive wildlife habitats. Companies with a proven track record of working collaboratively with conservation staff and adhering to ecological guidance during operations could find this contract highly beneficial. The requirement for appropriate insurance and trained personnel underscores the importance of professionalism and expertise, paving the way for specialised firms to showcase their capabilities in contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management Works, Vale of Glamorgan: Robo-mower, bracken- and scrub-cutting

Notice Description

Butterfly Conservation is inviting tenders for habitat management works at Ewenny Estate and Ogmore Down, Vale of Glamorgan, as part of the Natur am Byth programme. The works aim to protect the last Welsh population of the High Brown Fritillary butterfly by enhancing breeding habitat through targeted Bracken and scrub cutting.Contractors will be required to carry out:Robo-mower cutting in dense Bracken areas, creating curved, scalloped-edge latticed cuts to increase micro-habitat.All works will be supervised by Butterfly Conservation staff to ensure ecological sensitivity, particularly around known reptile hibernacula.Please contact us via email at dhoare@butterfly-conservation.orgContact phone number 07736 470 090NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=156740. (WA Ref:156740)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156740
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156740
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90722300 - Land reclamation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION
Contact Name
Dan Hoare
Contact Email
dhoare@butterfly-conservation.org
Contact Phone
+44 7736470090

Buyer Location

Locality
DORSET
Postcode
BH20 5QP
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
West Purbeck
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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