Invasive plant Eradication Glenveagh National Park (Dunlewey)

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

The contract requires the eradication of invasive plant species across two designated blocks within Glenveagh National Park, Dunlewey. This is a five-year programme. The total area for eradication comprises 78.7 hectares in Area 1 and 64 hectares in Area 2. The services encompass the complete removal of identified invasive plants. Specific requirements include manual extraction or sawing for plants within 5m of a watercourse. If Rhododendron is removed, the area within a 50m radius of seed-producing plants must remain clear for at least four years. Tenderers must provide detailed plans for eradication, including methods, timelines, and waste management. The scope also necessitates compliance with environmental, social, and labour laws, including specific directives on employee rights in the event of undertaking transfers and temporary agency work. Tenderers must also demonstrate a robust health and safety policy and provide project-specific risk assessments, detailing measures to minimise risks to their workforce, visitors, and sensitive ecological receptors. The contract includes an option for extension for up to twelve months.

3. Background & buyer context

This procurement is conducted by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, specifically the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The tender aligns with the ongoing management and conservation efforts within Glenveagh National Park. Invasive species management is a critical component of maintaining the ecological integrity of protected natural areas. The contract is structured as an open procedure under EU regulations, indicating a competitive tendering process. The estimated expenditure suggests a significant, multi-year commitment to invasive species control within this national park.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

• Turnover requirement: Minimum overall turnover of €50,000 per annum for each of the previous 3 years.
• Insurance:
• Employer's Liability: €12.7 million
• Public Liability: €6.5 million
• Product Liability: Not specified
• Professional Indemnity: Not specified
• Cyber: Not specified
• Motor: Not specified
• Certifications: Not specified, but staff require valid spraying qualifications, chainsaw cards, and use of rope qualifications.
• Past experience:
• One similar contract successfully delivered in the last 3 years for invasive species eradication (or similar).
• Two satisfactory references for similar or related services provided in the last 2 years.
• Personnel:
• Average number of persons employed for spraying and chainsaw services over the preceding 2 years.
• Curriculum vitae/resume for all staff, including copies of valid spraying qualifications, chainsaw cards, and use of rope qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae/resume for the environmental clerk of works, who must be proficient in: identification of targeted invasive species, use of GIS, high level of physical fitness, knowledge of health and safety legislation, experience in an ecological clerk of works role on similar scale projects, good attention to detail, ability to write focused annual monitoring reports, and excellent knowledge of wildlife and environmental legislation.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Services are to be provided in Dunlewey, Glenveagh National Park, Co. Donegal.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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