Services Panel Opportunity - Branch Leatham & Waihopai Wilding Conifer Control Programmes (2026/27)

Overview Boffa Miskell, in conjunction with Marlborough District Council, is seeking applications from helicopter operators to support wilding conifer control works within the Branch / Leatham and Waihopai management units. Scope Helicopter operator support for wilding conifer control works within the Branch / Leatham and Waihopai management units for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season (until 30 June 2027) Eligibility Applicants must be helicopter operators with an operating base in the Nelson/Tasman or Marlborough regions to apply for appointment to the Boffa Miskell Biosecurity Services Panel Instructions to Tenderers This opportunity will be undertaken through a two-stage procurement process. Stage One: Services Panel Opportunity This Services Panel Opportunity opens 9 November 2026 and closes 20 November 2026 Appointment of successful Panel suppliers is anticipated from the week commencing 30 November 2026 Completed responses must be submitted through TenderLink by 4pm, Friday, 20 November 2026 Questions or requests for clarification must be submitted via TenderLink by Friday, 13 November 2026 Stage Two: Closed Competitive Tender Operators successfully appointed to the Panel will be invited to participate in a closed competitive tender for the Branch / Leatham and Waihopai wilding conifer control works for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season (until 30 June 2027) The closed competitive tender will be open to all approved Boffa Miskell aerial suppliers and is proposed to run from 30 November to 10 December 2026 Contract Terms and Conditions Appointment on the Boffa Miskell Biosecurity Services Panel will run through to August 2029 The closed competitive tender covers works for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season, until 30 June 2027