Tenders/National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation

National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

Published: Oct 6, 2026

Updated: Oct 7, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the agriculture and food security, construction and civil works and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation, Biodiversity and Coastal Marine. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the agriculture and food security sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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.. CPV: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77000000). Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold). Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: ESOP1000129. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY has issued 27 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Construction & Civil Works, and Agriculture & Food Security. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference ESOP1000129 when communicating with the contracting authority.