Invasive plant eradication in Dunlewey, Glenveagh National Park

Invasive plant eradication in Dunlewey, Glenveagh National Park

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is seeking a contractor to eradicate invasive plants in two manageable blocks in Dunlewey, Glenveagh National Park over a five-year period. The estimated value of the contract is €500,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Eradication of all invasive plants in two manageable blocks in Dunlewey, Glenveagh National Park * Five-year duration

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the Irish Government's eTenders system and have a valid European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €500,000 * Submission deadline: 16 September 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: Five years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders system * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in forestry services and invasive plant eradication. * Opportunities: + Long-term contract with a potential value of €500,000 over five years + Opportunity to work on a high-profile project in a national park * Risks: + High competition from other contractors + Potential for delays or changes in the project scope

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 83 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 16 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 163 contract(s) worth around €38,624,561.

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