Peatlands Restoration: Scrub Removal Contractor for Selshion ASSI Site

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is seeking qualified contractors for peatland restoration work funded by the PEAT+ project, a cross-border initiative supported by the Special EU Programmes Body. The project aims to restore peatlands, enhance biodiversity, and combat climate change across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Contractors will be responsible for the targeted eradication of invasive scrub, predominantly birch species, from approximately 20 hectares within the designated control area of Selshion ASSI (Area of Special Scientific Interest). The work must be carried out with strict environmental controls to protect open Sphagnum/fen carpets and active cutover peatland features. All operations must prevent ground disturbance, peat compaction, hydrological disruption, and chemical contamination. Work must be completed between November and 26 February inclusive, during the winter dormancy period, to avoid the bird breeding season and minimize ecological impacts. Suitable applicants should have proven experience in environmental conservation, scrub removal operations on sensitive peatland habitats, and a demonstrated commitment to sustainable practices. This is a competitive tender opportunity with formal documentation and specifications available through the signposted CfT_6820670 tender portal.