Delivery of Conservation Measures using the Natura Communities approach with a focus on control of Rhododendron and the planning and implementation of blanket bog habitat restoration in North Donegal

Delivery of Conservation Measures using the Natura Communities approach with a focus on control of

Delivery of Conservation Measures using the Natura Communities approach with a focus on control of Rhododendron and the planning and implementation of blanket bog habitat restoration in North Donegal

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is seeking a contractor to deliver conservation measures using the Natura Communities approach with a focus on control of Rhododendron ponticum and blanket bog habitat restoration in North Donegal. The estimated value of the contract is €850,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Delivery of Conservation Measures using the Natura Communities approach * Control of Rhododendron ponticum * Planning and implementation of blanket bog habitat restoration through various measures in: + Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park SAC + Fawnboy Bog/Lough Nacung SAC + Lough Golagh and Breesy Hill SAC

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Experience in environmental rehabilitation, conservation measures, and habitat restoration * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Proven track record of delivering similar projects

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €850,000 * Submission deadline: 29 July 2026, 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 39 months * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits contractors with experience in environmental rehabilitation, conservation measures, and habitat restoration. * Opportunities: The contract offers a chance to work on a significant project that contributes to the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. * Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value and scope of the project + Complex requirements and specifications may pose challenges for bidders

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 15 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 150 contract(s) worth around €36,581,287.

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