Peak District National Park Authority
MFF 173 2025-2026 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal
This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
Follow up treatment of Rhododendron ponticum within the Wessenden Valley in order to improve biodiversity and reduce further spread of the invasive species.
This will include: a.
Assess site for suitability and work requirements on a compulsory site visit with the Authority's Contract Manager on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 b.
The contractor will provide equipment required for the services including any equipment involved with applying Glyphosate with adjuvant, Personal Protective Equipment, cutting tools, herbicide, relevant equipment and machines to remove Rhododendron from the Site c.
Remove Rhododendron plants as per the specification, see Sections 5 and 6 of the Invitation to Tender. d.
Chemicals must not be used within 3m of a watercourse/waterbody Rhododendron are to be pulled or cut only, in such areas. e.
Package 1: Butt B1, Butt B2 and Butt B3 require separate visits for herbicide.
A minimum of 1 week must elapse between each of these applications.
Butt B1, Butt B2 and Butt B3 will therefore take a minimum of 3 weeks to complete if all areas need herbicide f.
Arisings (waste Rhododendron) must be removed from Site and disposed of responsibly and in accordance with regulations, in a way which does not allow regrowth g.
Chipping waste material is the preferred method h.
Chippings can then be used as biofuel or mulch i.
BURNING IS NOT PERMITTED ON SITE
What the supplier must deliver
The contractor will provide equipment required
The contractor will provide equipment required for the services including any equipment involved with applying Glyphosate with adjuvant, Personal Protective Equipment, cutting tools, herbicide, relevant equipment and machines to remove Rhododendron from the Site.
Chemicals must not be used within 3m
Chemicals must not be used within 3m of a watercourse/waterbody Rhododendron are to be pulled or cut only, in such areas.
A minimum of 1 week must elapse
A minimum of 1 week must elapse between each of these applications.
Arisings (waste Rhododendron) must be removed from
Arisings (waste Rhododendron) must be removed from Site and disposed of responsibly and in accordance with regulations, in a way which does not allow regrowth.
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