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National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation

Issued by THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY · via UK Contracts Finder

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Published
6 Oct 2026
Closes
26 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC
Value
GBP 50,000
Reference
ESOP1000129
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Agriculture & Food
Type
works

At a glance

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY in United Kingdom has published a procurement notice in agriculture & food: “National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation”. Submissions close on 26 October 2026, 21 days from today. The stated value is GBP 50,000. Quote reference ESOP1000129 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 9 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 59 open agriculture & food notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Contracts Finder, not through FreeTender.

Details

The National Trust is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver woodland creation, hedgerow planting, fencing, and associated landscape improvement works at Skernaghan Point, Islandmagee, County Antrim.

This project forms part of the National Trust's wider habitat restoration and nature recovery programme, aimed at enhancing biodiversity, improving habitat connectivity, and increasing climate resilience within this important coastal landscape. The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all labour, materials, plant, equipment, supervision, and management required to complete the works. Key elements of the contract include:

  • Native woodland creation within designated planting areas.
  • Establishment of native mixed-species hedgerows.
  • Supply and installation of stock-proof fencing.
  • Installation of gates, access infrastructure, and drinking troughs where specified.
  • Ground preparation, vegetation management, and ancillary establishment works.
  • Supply and installation of six timber dams (approximately 3m wide using larch rounds), with locations to be confirmed during the site visit.

All works must be completed in accordance with National Trust requirements, project specifications, and industry best practice. Contractors are invited to submit a fixed-price quotation for the delivery of the works."

Date of Issue; 05/10/26

Clarification Deadline: 19/10/26

RFP Return Deadline: 26/10/26

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Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77000000 - Agricultural services - 77100000 - Forestry services - 77200000 - Horticultural services - 77300000 - Zoological services - 77400000 - Animal husbandry services - 77500000 - Hunting services - 77600000 - Services incidental to fishing - 77700000 - Aquaculture services - 77800000 - Apiculture services - 77900000 Location of contract Northern Ireland Value of contract £50,000 Procurement reference ESOP1000129 Published date 6 October 2026 Closing date 26 October 2026 Closing time 4pm Contract start date 9 November 2026 Contract end date 28 February 2027 Contract type Works Procedure type Open procedure (below threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description The National Trust is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver woodland creation, hedgerow planting, fencing, and associated landscape improvement works at Skernaghan Point, Islandmagee, County Antrim.

This project forms part of the National Trust's wider habitat restoration and nature recovery programme, aimed at enhancing biodiversity, improving habitat connectivity, and increasing climate resilience within this important coastal landscape. The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all labour, materials, plant, equipment, supervision, and management required to complete the works. Key elements of the contract include:

  • Native woodland creation within designated planting areas.
  • Establishment of native mixed-species hedgerows.
  • Supply and installation of stock-proof fencing.
  • Installation of gates, access infrastructure, and drinking troughs where specified.
  • Ground preparation, vegetation management, and ancillary establishment works.
  • Supply and installation of six timber dams (approximately 3m wide using larch rounds), with locations to be confirmed during the site visit.

All works must be completed in accordance with National Trust requirements, project specifications, and industry best practice. Contractors are invited to submit a fixed-price quotation for the delivery of the works." Date of Issue; 05/10/26

Clarification Deadline: 19/10/26

RFP Return Deadline: 26/10/26

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. How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Lee Rodgers Address HEELIS SWINDON SN22NA England

Telephone: [contact details removed]

Closing: 26 October 2026, 4pm

Context for bidders

We hold 9 notices from THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY, going back to July 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Agriculture & Food and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 59 open Agriculture & Food tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 21 days.

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