Conteaster Management Moel Hiraddug

What this is

North Wales Wildlife Trust seeks contractors for invasive Cotoneaster species management across 4.7 hectares of limestone grassland and cliff habitat at Moel Hiraddug SSSI, Denbighshire. Works include survey, herbicide application, weed wiping, stump treatment, arisings removal, and biosecurity measures, to be completed by 30 October 2026.

Key points

• Deadline: 24 August 2026 at 17:00 for electronic submission via Sell2Wales Postbox
• Must hold PA1 and PA6 herbicide qualifications and £5 million public liability insurance
• Works cover 4.7 hectares of limestone grassland/cliff habitat with invasive Cotoneaster management
• All works must be completed by 30 October 2026
• Demonstrated experience in invasive species management and ability to work safely on steep terrain required
• Estimated award date: 26 August 2026

Who can bid

Contractors with demonstrated experience in invasive species and habitat management, holding PA1 and PA6 herbicide qualifications, £5 million public liability insurance, and competence on steep terrain

• PA1 and PA6
• 5000000

Performance guarantee

Employers' Liability and Public Liability Insurance minimum £5 million; risk assessments and method statements required

How to submit

Electronic submission via Sell2Wales Postbox facility (https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/) by 24 August 2026 at 17:00. Contact: Charlie Richards, INNSTeam@nwwt.org.uk, +44 1248351541

Contract period

All works must be completed by 30 October 2026

Classification

CPV 77000000 — Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services DenbighshireWales