# National Trust- NI - Castle Ward Woodland Restoration

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY.

## Key facts

- Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
- Tender value: £100,000
- Published: 15 July 2026
- Contract start: 1 October 2026
- Contract end: 1 August 2028
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 96787adb-fc8d-46cc-a098-8dbc996d49a2-906455
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56e0b8d9-4ad1-461e-b084-de553056bbac

## Description

Castle Ward Estate contains a rare and ecologically important area of semi-natural broadleaf woodland within the Strangford Lough AONB\. The woodland supports priority habitats and protected species, including red squirrels, pine martens and badgers, making sensitive management and habitat protection essential throughout the restoration programme\. The primary threat to the woodland is the spread of invasive non-native species, particularly cherry laurel and Rhododendron ponticum, which suppress native regeneration and reduce biodiversity\. This project aims to restore woodland health through invasive species control, sycamore thinning and enrichment planting of native species, especially hazel, while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and best practice\. The successful contractor will act as Forest Works Manager and deliver all restoration works between 1 October 2026 and 28 February 2027\. This will include invasive species removal, sycamore removal, native planting and site clearance, with all cutting, felling and arisings completed by the end of February 2027\. Follow-up invasive species treatments will be required during 2027 and 2028 to ensure long-term restoration success\. Closing date for RFP - 10th August 2026 Deadline fro Queries - 1st August 2026 Award Contract - 19th August 2026 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\. Participating Suppliers will bear their own costs, and seek appropriate advice, for the preparation of their response\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96787adb-fc8d-46cc-a098-8dbc996d49a2-906455)