Moehau Predator Control

Tender overview

RFx ID: 34704892 Organisation: Department of Conservation Open date: Friday, 14 August 2026 12:00 PM +12:00 Close date: Monday, 14 September 2026 12:00 PM +12:00 Categories: 70000000 - Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services 77000000 - Environmental Services Region: Auckland Bay of Plenty Canterbury Chatham Islands Gisborne Hawke's Bay Manawatu-Wanganui Marlborough Nelson Northland Otago Southland Taranaki Tasman Waikato Wellington West Coast Overview: The services required in the contract are for a supplier to undertake back country ground control predator trapping operations within the Moehau Ecological Area - Public Conservation Land. The Director-General has established 394 traps across 7 trap lines which are to be serviced the first two weeks of every calendar month (see clause 1.3 of the draft contract for further details) to control predator numbers between aerial baiting operations. Bait supply and preparation is included in the services required (see clause 2.3 for further details). Key Success indicators will be based on the execution of the agreed contract between the Director General and the Contractor. This will include but not limited to: • All 394 traps serviced in accordance with contract requirements. • Trap servicing completed within the first two weeks of each calendar month. • Accurate and timely monthly reporting provided. • No significant health and safety incidents. • Positive working relationships maintained with iwi partners, landowners and DOC staff. • Predator control targets achieved and maintained throughout the contract term.