Removal of feral Goats from high value conservation reserves
Location: Central West, Far West
Buyer: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Opened: Mar 11, 2026
Closing: Apr 06, 2026
Agriculture - Animal control and welfareAgriculture - Pest controlOtherRequest for tender (RFT)
### 🐐 Feral Goat Management Tender
The **Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water** is seeking multiple contractors to perform feral goat mustering services across the **NPWS Estate** in the Central West and Far West regions of New South Wales. This initiative aims to mitigate the significant ecological damage caused by feral goats competing with native species.
#### 📋 Scope of Work
Successful bidders will be responsible for:
* **Mustering and Removal:** Systematic removal of feral goats from designated national parks, including Weddin Mountains, Goobang, Nangar, Conimbla, Tasman Corinya, and Iona.
* **Operational Support:** Supplementing existing aerial and ground shooting programs with consistent mustering efforts.
* **Reporting:** Submission of monthly reports detailing removal numbers, locations, and financial documentation (NVD forms and tax invoices).
#### 🎯 Key Requirements
* Contractors must demonstrate consistent muster effort throughout the 3-year contract term.
* Ability to manage both commercial and non-commercial goat populations.
* Compliance with strict reporting timelines and documentation standards.
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