Treatment of Clematis/Pheasant berry in areas at Coole Park Nature Reserve, Gort, Co Galway.

Quotations are invited from suitably qualified contractors to treat areas where invading Old Man’s Beard/

Treatment of Clematis/Pheasant berry in areas at Coole Park Nature Reserve, Gort, Co Galway.

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is inviting quotations from suitably qualified contractors to treat areas where invading Old Man’s Beard/Clematis (Clematis vitalba) and Pheasant Berry (Leycesteria formosa)) are present, in the Coole-Garryland Nature Reserve, Gort, Co Galway. The estimated value of the contract is €100,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Treatment of Clematis/Pheasant berry in areas at Coole Park Nature Reserve, Gort, Co Galway * Supply of all materials, machinery and labour * Specific work methodologies as detailed in the tender documents * Record keeping for herbicide application * Removal of cut vines from trees, shrubs or structures where they are found * Disposal of loose cut material

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified contractors with experience in invasive species control * Compliance with relevant legislation governing pesticide application (European Communities (Sustainable Use of Pesticides) Regulations 2012) * Ability to complete the project within the timeframe and budget

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €100,000 * Submission deadline: Fri Jun 19 00:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 2 months

## How to Bid * Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Tender documents available in English on the etenders website * Site inspection accompanied by NPWS personnel is required before submitting a tender

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit contractors with experience in invasive species control and forestry services. * Opportunities: The contract offers a chance to work on a high-profile project in a nature reserve, and to demonstrate expertise in invasive species control. * Risks: The contractor must comply with relevant legislation governing pesticide application, and ensure that the treatment does not harm surrounding vegetation.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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