Wild Purbeck Rhododendron and Scrub Removal
Forestry Commission · UK-wide · up to £479,999
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What the buyer wants
Forestry England seeks a contractor to remove invasive Rhododendron and scrub in the Wild Purbeck area during the 2026/27 season to support habitat restoration and biodiversity improvement.
Forestry England requires a contractor to undertake Rhododendron and scrub removal within the Wild Purbeck area of the South Forest District. Rhododendron is an invasive non-native species that suppresses native vegetation, reduces biodiversity, impacts woodland regeneration and can affect habitat condition.
The works form part of Forestry England's land management and habitat restoration programme, supporting wider environmental objectives and improving the condition of woodland and open habitats. The contract will be to deliver seasonal vegetation clearance work which must be undertaken during the 2026/27 season to align with operational, ecological and site management requirements.
The requirement is for a experienced contractor with trained personnel, specialist machinery and equipment capable of undertaking vegetation clearance works safely and efficiently within woodland and environmentally sensitive sites.
The work is time critical and must commence from November 2026 to take advantage of the seasonal operating window and avoid delaying habitat restoration objectives. The contract duration is limited to 6 months as a new National Vegetation Management Framework is expected to be available for future requirements.
How Tenderoo reads it
The notice reads as suitable for a small or medium-sized firm: the scope, value and requirements are within reach of a business of that size.
Services required
- Horticultural services
- Forestry services
- Agricultural services
What you will need to show
- Experienced contractor with trained personnel — Supplier must have experience and trained staff capable of safely and efficiently performing vegetation clearance in woodland and sensitive environments.
- Specialist machinery and equipment — Supplier must provide specialist machinery and equipment suitable for vegetation clearance in woodland and environmentally sensitive sites.
- Work to be completed within seasonal window — Supplier must be able to commence work from November 2026 and complete within 6 months to align with ecological and operational requirements.
Lots
- Lot 1 (up to £479,999)
Key facts
- Buyer: Forestry Commission
- Estimated value: up to £479,999
- Deadline was: 27 October 2026
- Location: UK-wide
- Published on: Find a Tender
- First seen by Tenderoo: 2 October 2026
- CPV: 77300000, 77200000, 77100000
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