National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation
This tender closed on 26 October 2026.
- Buyer
- THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
- Value
- £50,000
- Closed
- 26 October 2026
- Where
- SWINDON, Northern Ireland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The National Trust is hiring a contractor to plant native woodland and hedgerows, install fencing, and carry out landscape improvements at Skernaghan Point in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This is a fixed-price job worth around £50,000 as part of a wider habitat restoration and nature recovery programme.
What the buyer wants
• Supply and plant native woodland trees and mixed-species hedgerows in designated areas • Supply and install stock-proof fencing, gates, and access infrastructure • Prepare the ground, manage vegetation, and carry out establishment works • Supply and install approximately six timber dams (3m wide using larch rounds) • Provide all labour, materials, plant, equipment, supervision, and management to complete the works
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This contract requires substantial ecological and landscape expertise, specialist equipment, and proven track record in woodland creation. Most general builders or tradespeople without specific habitat restoration experience will struggle to bid competitively or meet quality expectations.
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