Tender opportunity for Rhododendron control and peatland restoration in protected Irish bogs
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage invites qualified contractors to deliver invasive species control and habitat restoration across key bog sites
Print22 June 2025
At Growtrade, we highlight public procurement opportunities from around Ireland that would be suitable to landscapers, growers, turfgrass professionals, horticulturalist, and forestry professionals.
Here is one such tender for the provision of Rhododendron control and peatland restoration across key protected bog habitats in Ireland.
Description: The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has issued a tender for conservation work focused on Rhododendron ponticum control and peatland restoration across Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park SAC, and Fawnboy Bog/Lough Nacung SAC. The project involves surveying, mapping, and treating around 400 hectares of Rhododendron infestation using stem and stump treatment methods only, in line with best practice. Contractors must have QQI Level 5 herbicide application certification and experience in environmentally sensitive site work. The goal is to restore blanket bog and heathland habitats currently in poor ecological condition by reducing invasive species coverage to below 1%.
Type of contract: Services
Contracting authority: Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage
Contact: Strategy@housing.gov.ie
Response deadline: 18/07/2025 00:00 (Irish time)
CPV code:
90720000-Environmental protection
90722000-Environmental rehabilitation
90700000-Environmental services
90710000-Environmental management
You can view and apply for this contract here.
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