Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-e146-71f7-ae5c-2249960df750/wild-purbeck-rhododendron-and-scrub-removal Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Wild Purbeck Rhododendron and Scrub Removal [Forestry Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £479,999 Published 2 Oct 2026 Deadline 8 days left 27 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Forestry England requires a contractor to undertake Rhododendron and scrub removal within the Wild Purbeck area of the South Forest District. Rhododendron is an invasive non-native species that suppresses native vegetation, reduces biodiversity, impacts woodland regeneration and can affect habitat condition. The works form part of Forestry England's land management and habitat restoration programme, supporting wider environmental objectives and improving the condition of woodland and open habitats. The contract will be to deliver seasonal vegetation clearance work which must be undertaken during the 2026/27 season to align with operational, ecological and site management requirements. The requirement is for a experienced contractor with trained personnel, specialist machinery and equipment capable of undertaking vegetation clearance works safely and efficiently within woodland and environmentally sensitive sites. The work is time critical and must commence from November 2026 to take advantage of the seasonal operating window and avoid delaying habitat restoration objectives. The contract duration is limited to 6 months as a new National Vegetation Management Framework is expected to be available for future requirements. ## CPV classification Horticultural services Forestry services Agricultural services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-077f46-2026-10-02T09:43:24+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-077f46-2026-10-02T09:43:24+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Forestry Commission: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Brodick Country Park Conservation Works · National Trust for Scotland · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c00-cb29-7156-b986-1a130e7c16ad/brodick-country-park-conservation-works) [NRW Direct Production Harvesting Dynamic Market Initial Joining Stage · Natural Resources Wales · 5458 days left · 27 Sept 2041](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-b398-72c9-b653-c9cf014d35b1/nrw-direct-production-harvesting-dynamic-market-initial-joining-stage) [West England Forest District Planting and Maintenance DPS · Forestry England · 1335 days left · 15 Jun 2030](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-3a2b-72c8-b60b-a9f4706dfb6c/west-england-forest-district-planting-and-maintenance-dps) [Restoration Operatives to Control Invasive Plants, Isle of Raasay · Raasay Development Trust · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14575-08c1-730b-8867-e4d922d0dcfd/restoration-operatives-to-control-invasive-plants-isle-of-raasay) [Grounds Maintenance · Broadacres Housing Association · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-a8be-733b-ae04-bfb5afc7f17c/grounds-maintenance) [East Forest District Ground Preparation Works · Forestry England · 963 days left · 8 Jun 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb1-33b1-72ea-bf3f-9fef5a791ba2/east-forest-district-ground-preparation-works)