Forest Management Services: Scrub Clearance and Invasive Species Removal Across Northern Ireland

DAERA Forest Service is establishing a Framework Agreement to appoint suppliers for forest management services across Northern Ireland. Services include scrub clearance, re-spacing of commercial forest crops to reduce woody shoot competition, and removal of invasive plant species from commercial forests, woodlands, and protected sites. The contract is divided into three geographic lots: Lot 1 covers Antrim and Derry; Lot 2 covers Tyrone and Fermanagh; Lot 3 covers Armagh and Down. Suppliers may bid for any combination of lots and are not restricted in how many they can apply for or be awarded. Detailed service specifications are provided in the accompanying Specification schedule.