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title: "MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea49"
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buyer: "PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
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# MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal

Buyer: PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea49

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040981-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000 |
| Lots value | £53,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,183 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BAKEWELL |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE45 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Bakewell |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | N66; WILDSCAPES COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040981-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026421-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 17:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019699-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077739-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040981-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026421-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019699-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077739-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/about-us/tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apexaccessgroup.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/tenders

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