Invasive plant eradication in Glenveagh National Park 2026

To eradicate all invasive plants in seven manageable blocks in Glenveagh National Park over a five year

Invasive plant eradication in Glenveagh National Park 2026

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is procuring a forestry services contract for invasive plant eradication in Glenveagh National Park over a five-year period, with an estimated value of €1,940,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Eradicate all invasive plants in seven manageable blocks in Glenveagh National Park * Estimated duration: 60 months

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,940,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, July 3, 2026 * Contract duration: 60 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through the eTenders portal * Languages: English only * Key documents to prepare: + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) + Tender submission in accordance with the procurement documents

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in forestry services and invasive plant eradication. * Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value, and successful bidders will have a five-year contract to deliver the service. * Risks: + Uncertainty around funding for all blocks due to prioritization based on cost submissions + High competition due to the open procedure type

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.

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage has 54 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 16 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 150 contract(s) worth around €36,581,287.

Recent awarded suppliers include FORUM Connemara Ltd_103060, G Russell plant hire Ltd, IDEEA GLOBAL LIMITED, Carrig Conservation International Ltd, Andrew Power.