Landscape-scale Rhododendron ponticum control in Pontardawe
The contract covers landscape-scale control of Rhododendron ponticum, an invasive non-native species, on private land and farmland in Pontardawe near Swansea. North Wales Wildlife Trust, commissioned by the Welsh Government and operating in the environmental conservation sector, is seeking an organisation to deliver this work as part of collaborative case studies across Wales. The supplier’s scope is to undertake effective rhododendron control and generate evidence that contributes to policies supporting farmers through the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The estimated contract value is £40,000, although the available details do not state the contract duration or completion timeframe. Delivery is focused on Pontardawe in the Swansea area, within South West Wales and the wider Welsh regions identified in the notice. The critical qualification is the ability to carry out invasive non-native species control on private and agricultural land at a landscape scale; no specific certification or formal accreditation is stated.
Buyer: North Wales Wildlife Trust. Source: Sell2Wales. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £40k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Wales, West Wales and The Valleys, Isle of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy and Denbighshire, South West Wales, Central Valleys, Gwent Valleys, Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, Swansea
- Procedure: Contract notice
- Category: Environmental services (90700000)
From the official notice
The North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT) been commissioned by the Welsh Government to identify and develop collaborative, landscape-scale INNS case studies across Wales. The overarching goal is to generate evidence-based policies that will inform and support farmers within the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). This contract aims to appoint an organisation to control Rhododendron ponticum on private and farmland within Pontardawe, near Swansea. Full notice text CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL Notice Type : SERVICES 1 Authority Details
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £40k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
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