Scope
Reference
MFF 173 2025-2026
Description
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
Please see Invitation to Tender for further details
Total value (estimated)
- £53,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months, 13 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Lot 1. Package 1 Areas A1-4
Description
Steep slopes requiring rope access, with small and medium Rhododendron bushes over 6.9 hectares.
Please see Invitation to Tender for further details
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Package 2 Areas B1-5
Description
Some steep sided slopes, and 1 area requiring rope access but generally flatter, with small and medium Rhododendron bushes over 12.5 hectares.
Please see Invitation to Tender for further details
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Package 3 Map Areas C1-3
Description
Steep slopes with rope access required, there are also areas of gentle slopes. The package contains small all the way through to large bushes. 4.6 hectares.
Please see Invitation to Tender for further details
Lot value (estimated)
- £13,000 excluding VAT
- £15,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Package 1 Areas A1-4
Lot 2. Package 2 Areas B1-5
Lot 3. Package 3 Map Areas C1-3
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted by e mail to Tenders@peakdistrict.gov.uk
By 1700 ON Friday 12th December 2025
The following, and only the following, must be used in the subject line:
REF: MFF 173 2025-26 Wessenden Valley Rhododendron Removal
All attachments must be in pdf form
No information must be included in the covering e mail apart from the identity of the sender and a list of attachments.
Please note that a mandatory site visit is required- contact Paul Titterton on paul.titterton@peakdistrict.gov.uk and see Invitation to Tender for further details at
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% | |
| Quality 1 | Evidence of experience and past performance to demonstrate ability to deliver work in line with the objectives and specifications of this contract: i. Examples of where Rhododendron removal work has... |
Quality | 25% |
| Quality 2 | Technical and Delivery Capability i. Provision of relevant qualifications to undertake the work (Chainsaw, Pesticide, gang masters) ii. Method statement of work iii. Risk assessment of work iv. Programme... |
Quality | 25% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Peak District National Park Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRMG-9537-GCRD
Aldern House, Baslow Road
Bakewell
DE45 1AE
United Kingdom
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government