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title: "National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation"
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# National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation

Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-523ea637-f1a4-4368-ac15-ec271545a78c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705f38d4-0e13-40c1-b57a-9d261b03f26e |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### 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

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2026 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705f38d4-0e13-40c1-b57a-9d261b03f26e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705f38d4-0e13-40c1-b57a-9d261b03f26e
  6th October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

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