Quotations invited – NRM Priority Weed Program
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About this tender
Overview Huon Valley Council is inviting quotes from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to deliver weed management services for the Natural Resource Management (NRM) Team's annual Priority Weed Management Program. Purpose The program helps protect the Huon Valley community from the impacts of weeds and ensures Council meets its legal obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2019 to manage declared weeds on Council land. Scope The scope includes: Delivery of weed management services across a range of priority weed sites, each with different objectives and control approaches Contractors may quote for the whole program or for a subset of sites Instructions to Tenderers The following documents are available for this opportunity: Priority Weed Management Work Schedule HVC Priority Weed Program Maps Weed Treatment Plan Cygnet Waste Transfer Station Weed Treatment Plan Southbridge Waste Transfer Station Part 1 – Request for Quotation RFQ 124 Part 2 – Specification of Services Part 3 – Services Purchasing Agreement Quotes must be submitted by email to nrm@huonvalley.tas.gov.au and must be received by 5:00pm on Monday 31 August 2026. Neither the lowest, nor any quote, will necessarily be accepted. Enquiries Enquiries can be directed by email to nrm@huonvalley.tas.gov.au.
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