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NRW Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework

Natural Resources Wales

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30 Apr 2025 at 10:25

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06 Nov 2024 at 12:18

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04 Nov 2024 at 13:59

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22 May 2024 at 15:26

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has concluded the procurement process for the NRW Respacing, cleaning, and weeding framework, which focuses on forestry management services within Wales. This comprehensive framework is structured for a duration of 48 months and is subdivided into seven lots, each covering different regions such as North West Wales, North East Wales, and South East Wales, among others. The procurement, governed by the open procedure method, commenced with an initial planning stage in May 2024 and reached completion by the end of April 2025. Contracts were awarded on April 30, 2025, with an estimated total value ranging from £3,700,000 to £4,500,000. This framework adheres to both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) standards, ensuring compliance with the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS).

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry management services, particularly those that can provide a comprehensive range of activities such as cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops, re-spacing, mechanical and hand weeding, and high pruning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly from this framework, with many of the lots actively awarded to UK-based SMEs like GMD FORESTRY LIMITED and COED Y DYFFRYN LTD. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services aligned with sustainable forestry practices and those that can collaborate within the framework agreement will find substantial growth potential. The focus on quality and price in the evaluation criteria highlights the advantage for businesses that can demonstrate both competitive pricing and exceptional service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRW Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework

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 Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning Due to the nature of the required works it is difficult for NRW to estimate the value of this framework. For the purposes of establishing this framework we estimate spend in a range of 3,700,000 GBP and 4,500,000 GBP. NRW does not guarantee any level of expenditure under this framework. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1: North West Wales

Lot 1: North West Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 2: North East Wales

Lot 2: North East Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 3: North Mid Wales

Lot 3: North Mid Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 4: North Mid Wales

Lot 4: North Mid Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 5: South West Wales

Lot 5: South West Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 6: South Central Wales

Lot 6: South Central Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 7: South East Wales

Lot 7: South East Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0469be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017853-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Postcode Area
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
8
Supplier Names

CHAPEL TREE SERVICES LTD

COED Y DYFFRYN LTD

D.I.S Forestry

DTPH ARB & GROUNDWORKS LTD

GMD FORESTRY LIMITED

Pitchford Tree Services

TIRWEDD SUSTAINABLE GARDEN AND TREE SERVICES LLP

Tilhill Forestry Ltd

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