Rhododendron Monitoring

As part of their ongoing rhododendron management programme, Killarney National Park are requesting

Rhododendron Monitoring

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage invites tenders for Rhododendron Monitoring Survey services in Killarney National Park. The survey will involve a detailed study of infestation levels within identified Management Zones.

## Scope & Deliverables * Walking transects (2-4 metres apart) * Recording methodology on phone or tablet to record plant positions and condition class * Data collection on individual plants/infestation * Maps provided to successful tenderers via field maps portal * Determination of Management Zone phase (Initial Clearance, Follow up or Maintenance) by NPWS after data collection

## Key Requirements * Eligible tenderers must not have treated lots in 2023, 2024, and 2025 * Individual pricing for zones required * Survey team must include an adequate number of persons to complete the survey

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: Not stated * Submission deadline: Fri Aug 07 17:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 365 days (with possible extensions up to 60 days)

## How to Bid * Submission method: Not specified * Languages: Not specified * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response detailing survey team and pricing for zones + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + Services Contract

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in rhododendron management and monitoring services. * Opportunities: Potential for long-term contract with possible extensions, and involvement in a high-profile national park project. * Risks: + Exclusion from bidding due to previous treatment of lots + Complex survey requirements and data collection methods

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.

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