Establishment of Weed and Pest Tree Control Panel

Overview The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW) is seeking to establish a panel arrangement for the provision of weed and pest tree control services across geographical areas within the NPWS Southern Ranges, under a schedule of rates on an as-required basis. Purpose The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) aims to establish a panel of suppliers for the control of weeds and pest trees on the estate that it manages, to assist with meeting its legislative and other management responsibilities. Scope Contractors are required to undertake control of weeds and pest trees in all situations within reserves managed by the NPWS Southern Ranges Branch, including along roadsides, in and around picnic and camping areas, in easily accessible grassland and/or bushland areas, and in difficult to access remote areas. Specific control programs will vary in terms of service requirements (control method), scale, target species, location and timing, and will be directed by a supervising NPWS officer following current best practice treatment techniques. Details provided to the contractor will include the control method, chemical mix (herbicide, wetting agent and/or marker dye), weed or tree species targeted, the location and extent of the work area, and any additional environmental or social requirements for the program. NPWS will supply all herbicides, wetting agents and marker dyes unless otherwise agreed between the supervising NPWS officer and the contractor. The scope includes: Weed spraying with 2 operators using a dual reel spot spray unit mounted to a 4WD Weed spraying with 1 operator using a boom spray unit mounted to a 4WD Weed control with 1 operator using a backpack or splatter gun sprayer Weed spraying with 1 operator using a single reel spot spray unit mounted to an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Weed spraying with 1 operator using a boom spray unit mounted to an ATV Weed control via minimum disturbance techniques (bush care/bush regeneration) Pest tree control with 1 operator using a chainsaw, other hand tools or backpack or splatter gun sprayer Pest tree control with 2 operators using a dual reel spot spray unit mounted to a boat Weed or pest tree control with other equipment as approved by the supervising NPWS officer Treatment techniques Foliar spot and boom spray treatment, requiring thorough spray coverage of all foliage and stems of the target species to the point of runoff Splatter gun treatment, requiring splatter coverage over the top and sides of bushes at specific intervals as directed by the supervising NPWS officer Basal bark spray treatment, requiring spray coverage around the full circumference of the trunk or stem of the woody weed or tree from ground level to a height of 30cm Stem injection treatment, requiring herbicide to be placed into holes or cuts made by drilling or cutting through the bark into the sapwood tissue in the trunk of woody weeds or trees, with herbicide placed within 15 seconds of drilling or cutting via a syringe or drench gun Cut stump treatment, requiring woody weeds and/or trees to be cut off completely at the base (no higher than 15cm above ground) using a chainsaw, axe, brushcutter or machete, with herbicide immediately sprayed, squirted or painted onto the exposed stump surface within 15 seconds All chemical applications must be conducted in accordance with the relevant label and/or permit conditions, including chemical rates and critical use comments, as well as any other conditions (environmental, social, etc.) specified by the supervising NPWS officer. Contract Terms and Conditions Initial contract term: 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029 Extension options: Two 1-year extension options, extending the contract term to 30 November 2031 Tender Briefing A pre-tender briefing will be held for this opportunity. Attendance is not mandatory but interested tenderers are highly encouraged to attend. Date: 28 October 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Format: Virtual briefing (Online via Teams Meeting) Tenderers must contact the NPWS contact person via email at least 3 business days prior to the meeting to receive an online meeting invitation: Rosie McVeigh, rosie.mcveigh@dcceew.nsw.gov.au Enquiries Rosie McVeigh, rosie.mcveigh@dcceew.nsw.gov.au