Ecological Management Services - Middleton Grange and Cecil Park Biobank 2026-2031
Location: Sydney metro
Buyer: Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
Opened: May 20, 2026
Closing: Jun 23, 2026
AgricultureAgriculture - Trees and plantsSustainability and environmentalRequest for tender (RFT)
### 🌿 Ecological Management Services Opportunity
The **Western Sydney Parklands Trust** is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide comprehensive ecological management services for the **Middleton Grange (BS0111)** and **Cecil Park (BA00070)** Biobank sites. This contract covers the period from 2026 to 2031.
#### 📋 Scope of Work
The project is divided into two primary service streams:
* **Stream 1:** Bush Regeneration and Ecological Management across both sites.
* **Stream 2:** Erosion Control and Management specifically for the Middleton Grange site.
Key deliverables include native vegetation management, weed control, threatened species habitat enhancement, erosion stabilization, and rigorous monitoring and reporting in compliance with the *Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016*.
#### 🔑 Key Requirements
* **Qualifications:** Team leaders must hold a minimum Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (or equivalent).
* **Mandatory Briefing:** An online briefing is scheduled for **Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at 10:00 AM**. Registration is required via email to Zach Muldoon (zach.muldoon@gsp.nsw.gov.au).
* **Site Visit:** Tenderers must conduct a self-directed site visit and submit photographic evidence as part of their response.
* **Compliance:** Submission of a site-specific WHS management plan and an Environmental Management System (EMS) implemented within the last 3 years.
#### 📅 Important Dates
* **Open Date:** 20 May 2026
* **Close Date:** 23 June 2026, 3:00 PM
* **Decision Date:** 29 July 2026
This tender is subject to social procurement requirements. Interested parties should review the full RFT documentation, including the SME and Local Participation Plan templates.