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Nematodes - Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025-29

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 11:39

Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has completed the procurement process for the "Nematodes - Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025-29" contract, which falls under the industry category of forestry management services. The contract involves surveying, supplying, and applying nematodes to forestry clearfell sites in Wales to control the pine weevil Hylobius abietis. The open procurement procedure culminated in an active award stage, with the contract being signed on 18 February 2025, amounting to £1,200,000. The contract requires subcontracting, with at least 20% of the work involving subcontracting activities prior to and after nematode applications.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in biological pest control, forestry management, and related environmental services. It is well-suited for SMEs that can provide high-quality services, as quality and price are weighted at 60% and 40%, respectively. The successful bidder, GMD Forestry Limited, exemplifies how specialised firms can benefit from securing long-term framework agreements with major public bodies such as NRW. Businesses with the capability to manage large-scale forestry operations and pest management will find this type of contract highly advantageous for expanding their market presence in the environmental sector in Wales and beyond.

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Notice Title

Nematodes - Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025-29

Notice Description

NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) and land in our care. This framework is required for a contractor resource to survey, supply and the apply nematodes to forestry clearfell sites, prior to commencement of restocking operations, in order to provide effective biological control of the large pine weevil Hylobius abietis. Pine weevils are a major forestry pest which threaten the viable establishment of new tree crops.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forest Operations teams across Wales require this service in order to successfully establish new forestry crops on former clearfell sites, in the absence of chemical alternatives. Effective crop establishment and maintenance of a sustainable productive timber supply is a critical element in maintaining NRWs UKAWAS certification.

Renewal: Extension if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007805-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
1
Supplier Name

GMD FORESTRY

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