Tender on offer for treatment of invasive alien plant species

Japanese knotweed is a non-native alien invasive plant species

Treatment has been carried out since 2017, and further treatment is required for 2021

Horticulture

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8 April 2021

At Growtrade, we highlight public procurement opportunities from around Ireland that would be suitable to landscapists, growers, turfgrass professionals, horticulturalists, and forestry professionals.

Here is one such tender from Cork City Council for the treatment of invasive alien plant species.

Detailed Description

Midleton is situated around the confluence of the Owenacurra and Dungourney Rivers, 24 km east of Cork City. The River Owenacurra & River Dungourney (Midleton) Flood Relief Scheme is currently ongoing and is at Stage I – Scheme Development.

As part of the ongoing environmental studies, Invasive Alien Plant Species (IAPS) Surveys have been carried out, and treatment has been carried out on behalf of Cork County Council – in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Further treatment is now required for 2021. The scope of services in 2021 will include: · Full survey for IAPS along the Owenacurra and Dungourney Rivers · Treatment of Himalayan Balsam in early summer · Herbicidal treatment of Japanese Knotweed (and other IAPS) in late summer/early Autumn

Type of contract: Services

Contracting authority: Cork County Council, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork Contact: Alice Riordan

Response deadline: 20/04/2021 17:00:00 (Irish time)

CPV codes

77312100-1  Weed-killing services
77000000-0  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
77300000-3  Horticultural services
77312000-0  Weed-clearance services

You can view and apply for this contract here

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