Ecological Management Services - Middleton Grange and Cecil Park Biobank 2026-2031

🌿 Ecological Management Services Tender: Middleton Grange and Cecil Park Biobanks The Western Sydney Parklands Trust (under the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide comprehensive ecological management services for the Middleton Grange (BS0111) and Cecil Park (BA00070) Biodiversity Stewardship sites. This contract covers the period from 2026 to 2031. 📋 Project Scope 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 (Integrated Weed Management Plan), threatened species habitat enhancement, and extensive monitoring and reporting to ensure compliance with the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. 🔑 Key Requirements Qualifications: Team Leaders/Site Managers must hold a minimum Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (or equivalent). Mandatory Briefing: A mandatory online briefing was held on 27 May 2026. Site Visit: Bidders must provide photographic evidence of a self-directed site visit. Compliance: Submission of site-specific WHS and Environmental Management Plans (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 opportunity is subject to social procurement (SME Policy) requirements. Interested parties should review all RFT documentation, including the provided GIS map packages and erosion control designs, to ensure full compliance with the evaluation criteria.