Land Management Framework Pre-tender Market Engagement

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 May 2026 at 06:15

Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 06:38

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW), operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for its Land Management Framework Pre-tender Market Engagement. With a focus on services related to forestry and grounds maintenance, the procurement covers locations across Wales, specifically within NRW managed land like forestry sites, recreational areas, visitor centres, and National Nature Reserves. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in a pre-tender webinar and survey by the end of June 2026. The procurement process includes planned and reactive maintenance activities, with a contract period planned from January 2027 to December 2031. Suppliers that have not participated in public tendering before can request special one-on-one sessions for support, fostering broader participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry and land management sectors, particularly those offering comprehensive maintenance services. With a framework agreement valued up to £9,600,000 GBP, there is notable scope for small and medium enterprises to secure long-term contracts, given their suitability for the framework. Engaging early in the pre-tender activities could provide businesses with crucial insights and a competitive edge. The opportunity is suitable for businesses keen on expanding their operations in Wales and those interested in public sector partnerships, offering a chance to contribute to the sustainability and upkeep of the nation’s natural resources.

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Notice Title

Land Management Framework Pre-tender Market Engagement

Notice Description

NRW will shortly be opening up tendering opportunities for supplies interested in working for NRW under the Land Management Site Maintenance Framework. The Land Management Framework provides NRW Land Management teams across Wales with the resources to manage the general maintenance programme of work predominantly within NRW managed land. It includes planned and reactive maintenance, repair and installation work at forestry sites, recreational sites, visitor centres, National Nature Reserves, and any other Land in our Care.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to express an interest in this opportunity during the pre-tender market engagement stage. Suppliers will be able to: Attend a webinar prior to the tender publication (3rd week of June exact date TBC) Participate in NRW's survey to help shape NRW's approach to market. https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/procurement/land-mangement-framework-pre-tender-survey/ Request a 1:1 engagement session if additional support is required with the process. Note this is primarily for suppliers that have not previously done any public tendering. Appointments will be on a first come first served basis. Interested suppliers should contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05054e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044175-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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