Request for Tender for the Control of Rhododendron ponticum in Wild Nephin National Park - Autumn 2026 (Treanlaur, Newport, Co. Mayo)

Request for Tender for the Control of Rhododendron ponticum in Wild Nephin National Park - Autumn 2026 (Treanlaur, Newport, Co. Mayo)

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is seeking a contractor for the control of Rhododendron ponticum in Wild Nephin National Park, Co. Mayo. The contract duration is six months, with an estimated value of €100,000 (excl. VAT).

## Scope & Deliverables * Control of Rhododendron ponticum in 7.05 ha treatment area at Treanlaur, Newport, Co. Mayo * Services to be completed by November 30th, 2026 * Pricing to include labour and materials

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Control of invasive species, particularly Rhododendron ponticum * Approach: Glyphosate application using treatment methods suitable for local conditions

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €100,000 (excl. VAT) * Submission deadline: September 11th, 2026, 17:00 IST * Contract duration: Six months with possible extensions of up to three months each * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: Not stated * Key documents to prepare: + e-ESPD + Tenderer's Statement (Appendix 3) + Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in invasive species control, particularly in the Irish public sector. * Opportunities: Potential for contract extensions and future work with the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage. * Risks: + High level of competition due to open procedure + Limited information on eligibility and qualifications requirements

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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