THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY · Contracts Finder

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Tender: Castle Ward Woodland Restoration – Invasive Species Control, Sycamore Removal and Native Planting (Oct 2026–Feb 2027)

Released 4 months ago

Closed10 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£10K to £100K

LocationNorthern Ireland

AgencyTHE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

SourceContracts Finder

CategoryEnergy & Environment

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 10 Aug 2026

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The National Trust is seeking a supplier to act as Forest Works Manager to deliver woodland restoration at Castle Ward Estate within the Strangford Lough AONB. The contract requires invasive non-native species control (notably cherry laurel and Rhododendron ponticum), sycamore thinning and removal, enrichment planting of native species (especially hazel), site clearance and completion of all cutting, felling and arisings between 1 October 2026 and 28 February 2027, with follow-up invasive species treatments required during 2027 and 2028; works must comply with environmental legislation and best practice to protect priority habitats and protected species including red squirrels, pine martens and badgers. RFP closing date is 10 August 2026, deadline for queries is 1 August 2026 and contract award is planned for 19 August 2026.

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