Branch / Leatham & Waihopai Wilding Conifer Control Programme (2026/27)

Overview Marlborough District Council, together with Boffa Miskell, is providing advance notice of an upcoming procurement opportunity for helicopter operators to support wilding conifer control works within the Branch / Leatham and Waihopai management units. About This notice is being issued by Boffa Miskell in conjunction with Marlborough District Council. Purpose This GETS notice is for advance information only. Scope The scope includes: Provision of helicopter operator support for wilding conifer control works within the Branch / Leatham management unit Provision of helicopter operator support for wilding conifer control works within the Waihopai management unit Eligibility Helicopter operators must have an operating base in the Nelson/Tasman or Marlborough regions to apply for appointment to the Boffa Miskell Biosecurity Supplier Panel Instructions to Tenderers The opportunity will be undertaken through a two-stage procurement process. Stage one: Helicopter operators with an operating base in the Nelson/Tasman or Marlborough regions may apply for appointment to the Boffa Miskell Biosecurity Supplier Panel Stage one opening date: 6 November 2026 Stage one closing date: 19 November 2026 Panel appointment: Appointment of successful Panel suppliers is anticipated from the week commencing 30 November 2026 Stage two: A closed competitive tender for the Branch / Leatham and Waihopai control works, open to all approved Boffa Miskell aerial suppliers, for a one-year period Stage two period: Proposed to run from 30 November to 10 December 2026 The entire procurement process will be conducted through TenderLink, not GETS. Prospective suppliers wishing to participate will need to be registered with TenderLink to access the procurement documentation and submit a response. Enquiries Questions and queries regarding the procurement opportunity can be made to Sian Reynolds at biosecurity@boffamiskell.co.nz. Any questions posted to this Advanced Notice from the release date onward will not be answered. Contact: Sioban Harnett Email: sioban.harnett@marlborough.govt.nz Phone: 0276435361