--- title: "Invasive Non Native Species Control Contract - Afon Tawe - brecon Beacons National Park" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-153474" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-153474" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-153474.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-153474.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2025-07-17" --- # Invasive Non Native Species Control Contract - Afon Tawe - brecon Beacons National Park Buyer: BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-153474 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-153474) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-153474.json) ## Summary The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Invasive Non Native Species Control Contract - Afon Tawe - Brecon Beacons National Park". This tender, under the industry categories of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and related services, seeks to manage invasive non-native species within the park boundaries. The project will commence in August/September 2025, with a completion deadline set for 28th February 2027. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open procurement method and a tender submission deadline on 8th August 2025. The location is the Brecon Beacons region, specifically addressing the Afon Tawe and its tributaries. Interested parties should ensure electronic submissions are made via the designated platform, Sell2Wales. This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological management, particularly those with expertise in controlling invasive plant species. Companies experienced in invasive species identification and control, with the necessary certifications (e.g., PA1, PA6), are encouraged to compete. The successful contractor will require a robust project delivery capacity, demonstrating flexibility and adherence to timelines. Those with strong technical knowledge and operational capabilities in ecological and environmental services, as well as risk management and insurance proficiency, will find this tender a valuable opportunity for expanding their portfolio and contributing to regional environmental conservation efforts. ## Notice The purpose of this project is to aid in the restoration of the Afon Tawe catchment through removal of invasive non-native plants (INNS) within the National Park boundary.Surveys of the Afon Tawe, the Nant Llech and the Afon Giedd took place in 2023 using a contractor employed by BBNP. The survey area was 16.95Km of river channel with 117 landowners identified as owning land relevant to the project area. 11 species of INNS were identified: Japanese knotweed, Hybrid/Bohemian knotweed, Himalayan balsam, Montbretia, Buddleia, Cherry laurel, Rhododendron ponticum, Cotoneaster, Himalayan honeysuckle, Iris and Snowberry.We now have funding to contribute towards the control of these invasive species on the main river and the two tributaries (Afon Giedd, Nant Llech). Funding is in place for a 2-year control programme commencing August/September 2025 and to be completed by 28th February 2027.NOTE: 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=153474.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:153474) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153474 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRECON | | Post town | Llandrindod Wells | | Postcode | LD3 7HP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Powys | | Electoral ward | Brecon East | | Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2025 at 14:13 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153474 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL527310&idx=6 1st August 2025 - Afon Tawe survey results 2023 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL527310&idx=1 17th July 2025 - Contractors Brief - Invasive Non Native Plants Control Contract Upper Tawe River - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL527310&idx=2 17th July 2025 - Appendix 1 - Survey Report Upper Tawe INNS - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL527310&idx=3 17th July 2025 - Appendix 2 - Survey results and access maps - Aerial background - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL527310&idx=4 17th July 2025 - Appendix 3 - Survey results and access maps - OS background - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL527310&idx=5 17th July 2025 - Appendix 4 - Access and parking maps ## Notice URLs - http://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=153474.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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