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NRW Chemical Spraying Framework 2025 to 2029

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 12:46

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 12:48

Planning

22 May 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW), a body governed by public law and certified to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard, is overseeing the NRW Chemical Spraying Framework for the years 2025 to 2029. Categorised under Forestry Management Services, this procurement involves the supply and application of chemical weeding and pest control services across the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the framework agreement allows for a maximum of three participants. This tender covers services in North, Mid, and South Wales with an initial term of 36 months plus a potential 12-month extension. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 18 November 2024 and the awards commencing from 19 November 2024. The total contract value amounts to £983,691 for each lot, with suppliers like Scottish Woodlands Limited, Tilhill Forestry Ltd, and White Hart Forestry Ltd actively involved.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the forestry and pest control industry to secure long-term contracts with NRW. The structured framework agreement provides consistent and predictable workloads, allowing businesses to plan and grow sustainably. Companies specialising in chemical spraying for weed and pest control can benefit from engaging with this framework, which not only ensures high-quality service delivery but also supports environmental protection standards in Wales. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering a competitive landscape and facilitating business growth through involvement in this significant public contract.

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Notice Title

NRW Chemical Spraying Framework 2025 to 2029

Notice Description

NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and land in our care. NRW is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). This Chemical Spraying (Supply and Apply) framework relates to the supply and application of chemical weeding and chemical pest control services. This work covers several operations across the land in our care as required by NRW. The framework relates to the following services: 1. Weed Control. Chemical spraying 2. Pest Control. Chemical spraying

Lot Information

NORTH Wales

NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and land in our care. NRW is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). This Chemical Spraying (Supply and Apply) framework relates to the supply and application of chemical weeding and chemical pest control services. This work covers several operations across the land in our care as required by NRW. The framework relates to the following services: 1. Weed Control. Chemical spraying 2. Pest Control. Chemical spraying Additional information: The overall Framework will have a term of 48 months (4 years). It is structured as a 36 month (3 year) initial term with 1 x further 1 year (12 month) extension allowable.

MID Wales

NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and land in our care. NRW is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). This Chemical Spraying (Supply and Apply) framework relates to the supply and application of chemical weeding and chemical pest control services. This work covers several operations across the land in our care as required by NRW. The framework relates to the following services: 1. Weed Control. Chemical spraying 2. Pest Control. Chemical spraying Additional information: The overall Framework will have a term of 48 months (4 years). It is structured as a 36 month (3 year) initial term with 1 x further 1 year (12 month) extension allowable.

SOUTH Wales

NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and land in our care. NRW is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). This Chemical Spraying (Supply and Apply) framework relates to the supply and application of chemical weeding and chemical pest control services. This work covers several operations across the land in our care as required by NRW. The framework relates to the following services: 1. Weed Control. Chemical spraying 2. Pest Control. Chemical spraying Additional information: The overall Framework will have a term of 48 months (4 years). It is structured as a 36 month (3 year) initial term with 1 x further 1 year (12 month) extension allowable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0469b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009190-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

77231000 - Forestry management services

77231100 - Forest resources management services

77231200 - Forest pest control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£983,691 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£983,691 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Emma Studley
Contact Email
emma.studley@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

SCOTTISH WOODLANDS

TILHILL FORESTRY

WHITE HART FORESTRY

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