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Rhododendron ponticum and Cotoneaster eradication in Killarney National Park

Issued by Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

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Published
28 Sept 2026
Closes
16 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC
Bid opening
16 Oct 2026, 14:30 UTC
Value
EUR 200,000
Reference
9171773
Location
Ireland
Sector
Agriculture & Food

Details

In summary, the works comprise Rhododendron ponticum (hereafter referred to as Rhododendron) and Cotoneaster eradication within a plot at Killarney National Park. See maps in Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 for a photograph of a Cotoneaster bush. Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry, it covers approximately 10,000 hectares with a range of habitats with old oak woodland being the dominant forest type. It is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with the Qualifying Interests of the following:

Contracting authority: Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

Procurement type: Works Related Services

Procedure: Open

Contract involves: A Public Contract

CPV codes: 77200000-Forestry services; 77231200-Forest pest control services

Estimated value: EUR 200,000

Contract duration: 12 months

Awarded in lots: Yes

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 14/10/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 16/10/2026 15:30

EU funding: No

Region (NUTS): IE IE0

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Context for bidders

We hold 20 notices from Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage, going back to August 2026 — 13 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Agriculture & Food and Water & Environment. There are 44 open Agriculture & Food tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 18 days.

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