Wild Purbeck Rhododendron and Scrub Removal

Buyer
Forestry Commission
Value
£479,999
Closes
27 October 2026
Where
Bristol
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Forestry England needs a contractor to remove invasive rhododendron plants and scrub from woodland in the Wild Purbeck area during the 2026/27 season. This is environmental restoration work to improve native habitats and biodiversity. The job must start in November 2026 and be completed within 6 months.

What the buyer wants

• Remove rhododendron and scrub vegetation from woodland and sensitive environmental sites safely and efficiently • Provide experienced staff, trained personnel, and specialist machinery capable of handling vegetation clearance in protected woodland areas • Complete all work between November 2026 and May 2027 to meet the seasonal operating window and ecological requirements

Likely requirements

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This contract strongly favours large forestry or landscape contractors with existing specialist machinery, trained teams, and proven experience in habitat restoration work. A sole trader or very small business without owned equipment or forestry expertise will struggle to win this.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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