BNB_2600566 Rakaia Gorge Biodiversity Protection

Details

RFx ID :	34833232
Tender Name :	BNB_2600566 Rakaia Gorge Biodiversity Protection
Reference # :	BNB_2600566
Open Date :	Tuesday, 1 September 2026 1:30 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 2 October 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Field Services
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	70000000 - Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services 77000000 - Environmental Services
Regions:	Canterbury
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Craig Prebble 0272395638
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This RFP relates to the procurement of an ecological restoration contractor. The key outcome that we want to achieve is targeted weed control to gain suppression/eradication of key weed species in the catchment, to protect surrounding indigenous biodiversity values and the natural character within the Rakaia Gorge catchment. This is an ongoing project where this opportunity aims to build on the previous 5 years of work.
What we need
We are seeking one or more contractors to control the ecological weed species identified in each year’s operational plan, with the aim of eradicating or substantially suppressing them across the Rakaia Gorge catchment. Most work is expected to use ground-based methods that minimise impacts on surrounding indigenous vegetation. Some work may require aerial control; if so, please clearly describe the proposed methods in your response.