PeacePlus Peat+ Supported tender invitation for Contractors to control and eradicate Invasive Rhododendron from within a 50ha designated control area on the site of Peatlands Park SAC in Co Armagh.

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is seeking experienced and environmentally conscious contractors for solicitation CfT_6783838 to control and eradicate invasive Rhododendron Ponticum. This project is part of the PEAT+ initiative, a cross-border partnership funded by the Special EU Programmes Body aimed at restoring peatlands, enhancing biodiversity, and combating climate change across Northern Ireland and border counties of Ireland. The scope of work involves scrub removal, weed clearance, and site clearance within a 50ha designated control area at Peatlands Park SAC in Co Armagh to support the recovery of threatened species such as the golden plover and large heath butterfly. The estimated contract value is 200,000 GBP excluding VAT, with a performance period running from November 2, 2026, to February 26, 2027. Tenders must be submitted electronically via www.etendersni.gov.uk by November 23, 2026. The contract award will be determined based on a weighted evaluation consisting of 75 percent cost and 25 percent quality. Inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted by November 16, 2026, to the procurement office of the Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.