Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13def-854f-7109-820f-08094f5912b7/national-trust-ni-skernaghan-point-woodland-creation Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation [The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-trust-for-places-of-historic-interest-or-natural-beauty) Estimated value £50,000 Published 6 Oct 2026 Deadline 7 days left 26 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 The National Trust is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver woodland creation, hedgerow planting, fencing, and associated landscape improvement works at Skernaghan Point, Islandmagee, County Antrim. This project forms part of the National Trust's wider habitat restoration and nature recovery programme, aimed at enhancing biodiversity, improving habitat connectivity, and increasing climate resilience within this important coastal landscape. The successful contractor will be responsible for the provision of all labour, materials, plant, equipment, supervision, and management required to complete the works. Key elements of the contract include: - Native woodland creation within designated planting areas. - Establishment of native mixed-species hedgerows. - Supply and installation of stock-proof fencing. - Installation of gates, access infrastructure, and drinking troughs where specified. - Ground preparation, vegetation management, and ancillary establishment works. - Supply and installation of six timber dams (approximately 3m wide using larch rounds), with locations to be confirmed during the site visit. All works must be completed in accordance with National Trust requirements, project specifications, and industry best practice. Contractors are invited to submit a fixed-price quotation for the delivery of the works." ### Date of Issue; 05/10/26 Clarification Deadline: 19/10/26 ### RFP Return Deadline: 26/10/26 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com](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. Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/705f38d4-0e13-40c1-b57a-9d261b03f26e) 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. 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