National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY · Ireland
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £50,000
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2026
- Contract starts
- 09 Nov 2026
- Contract ends
- 28 Feb 2027
- Procedure
- Open procedure (below threshold)
- Buyer type
- Local government
- Source
- Contracts Finder
Description
The National Trust is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver woodland creation, hedgerow planting, fencing, and associated landscape improvement works at Skernaghan Point, Islandmagee, County Antrim.
This project forms part of the National Trust's wider habitat restoration and nature recovery programme, aimed at enhancing biodiversity, improving habitat connectivity, and increasing climate resilience within this important coastal landscape. The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all labour, materials, plant, equipment, supervision, and management required to complete the works. Key elements of the contract include:
• Native woodland creation within designated planting areas. • Establishment of native mixed-species hedgerows. • Supply and installation of stock-proof fencing. • Installation of gates, access infrastructure, and drinking troughs where specified. • Ground preparation, vegetation management, and ancillary establishment works. • Supply and installation of six timber dams (approximately 3m wide using larch rounds), with locations to be confirmed during the site visit.
All works must be completed in accordance with National Trust requirements, project specifications, and industry best practice. Contractors are invited to submit a fixed-price quotation for the delivery of the works."
Date of Issue; 05/10/26 Clarification Deadline: 19/10/26 RFP Return Deadline: 26/10/26
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Categories (CPV)
- 77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77100000 Agricultural services
- 77200000 Forestry services
- 77300000 Horticultural services
- 77400000 Zoological services
- 77500000 Animal husbandry services
- 77600000 Hunting services
- 77700000 Services incidental to fishing
- 77800000 Aquaculture services
- 77900000 Apiculture services
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