Published date: 23 December 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 16 January 2026, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Forestry services - 77200000

Location of contract

Northern Ireland

Value of contract

£80,000

Procurement reference

ESOP1000102

Published date

23 December 2025

Closing date

16 January 2026

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

26 January 2026

Contract end date

22 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Argory Estate, County Armagh, Northern Ireland - a 126-hectare historic property with significant areas of ancient and long-established woodland.
The National Trust invites tenders for woodland restoration works, focusing on the removal and control of invasive species such as rhododendron ponticum and cherry laurel across designated woodland compartments. The contract includes:
• Initial clearance and disposal of invasive plants
• Follow-up treatments in 2027 and 2028
• Compliance with UK Forestry Standards and best practice guidelines
The Argory's woodlands are a rare and valuable ecological and cultural resource. Mature ancient semi-natural broadleaf woodland covers less than 0.08% of Northern Ireland's land area. This project aims to protect biodiversity, restore habitat quality, and safeguard the historic landscape for future generations.
• Site visit booking deadline: 8 January 2026
• Tender submission deadline: 4 pm, 16 January 2026
• Proposed contract start date: 26 January 2026
Interested?
Site visits are essential and must be booked in advance.
This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal.
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on
Customer name - The National Trust
All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal.
Participating Suppliers will bear their own costs, and seek appropriate advice, for the preparation of their response.

Contract Length
This contract will run from 26th January 2026 - 22nd March 2028

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Dominic Tarn

Address

Heelis
SWINDON
SN22NA
England

Telephone

0123456789

Email

dominic.tarn@nationaltrust.org.uk