MDP Enabling Package 3 - Collections Hub Himalayan Balsam

The MDP Enabling Package 3 Collections Hub Himalayan Balsam contract, awarded by the Royal Air Force Museum to McPhillips (Wellington) Limited, focuses on the eradication of Himalayan balsam and the management of associated contaminated soil. The scope of work involves the preparation of a detailed methodology and material management plan, followed by the implementation of removal works. Depending on environmental requirements, materials may be buried on-site or transported off-site for disposal if they are deemed surplus contaminated material. The contract was awarded for a total value of 45,500 pounds excluding VAT, with a performance period spanning from July 28, 2026, to September 30, 2026. To ensure informed proposals, an Invasive Species Survey was provided to bidders to guide the removal and disposal strategies.