Planning

All Wales Direct Production Timber Harvesting Services Dynamic Market (updated)

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 10:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Market for "All Wales Direct Production Timber Harvesting Services." This process aims to secure services for timber harvesting operations, including thinning and clear-felling within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. With a focus on services in the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and apicultural industries, this procurement process is significant to businesses in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKL region. Important dates include a virtual Teams Bidder Briefing Session on 16 September 2025, submission of Supplier Questionnaires by 13 October 2025, and conclusion of pre-market engagement activities on 31 October 2025. The procurement is expected to formally launch in February 2026 with contract operations starting from 1 April 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mechanised and motor manual felling, as well as those skilled in operating winch machinery for steep-ground working. Companies with expertise in deploying alternative harvesting machinery and mechanised vegetation clearance to meet Statutory Plant Health Notices will find this venture particularly advantageous. The invitation to participate in pre-market engagement activities allows early engagement for interested contractors, providing a platform to shape the procurement approach and prepare for upcoming competitive opportunities. Businesses looking to expand their services within these specialised areas in the forestry sector will find this public procurement process a valuable opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

All Wales Direct Production Timber Harvesting Services Dynamic Market (updated)

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: this is an updated UK2 Notice. The updated notice includes the link to "Register to Attend" the Briefing Session on 16 September 2025 and the "Supplier Questionnaire". Natural Resources Wales intends to set up a Dynamic Market (OM) to secure Direct Production timber harvesting operations via thinning and clear felling. NRW require direct labour services to provide expert felling, processing and extraction of timber to roadside to support current and future Timber Sales and Marketing Plans across the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. Key harvesting services sought include both mechanised and motor manual felling as well as the deployment of winch machinery to deliver steep-ground working without viable mechanised felling access. Other services required include alternative harvesting machinery such as shears and the delivery of mechanised vegetation clearance, to respond to Statutory Plant Health Notices on unmerchantable stands. As part of early market engagement, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting potential contractors to participate in our pre-market engagement (PME) activities. We are particularly interested in hearing from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the expertise to meet our requirements. The purpose of the engagement is to gather market insight, help shape NRW's approach to developing a dynamic market for the supply of direct production harvesting services and ensure suppliers are aware of the upcoming opportunity as early as possible. This is not a call for competition and participation is voluntary.

Planning Information

How to participate Suppliers are encouraged to: 1. Register to attend a virtual briefing session on: 16 September 2025 at 14:00 hours by "Reserving a Spot" online at https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/procurement/supplierpmevirtualeventregistertoattend/ (English) or by emailing the procurement lead at naomi.hammond@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk 2. Complete the "Supplier Questionnaire" at https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/procurement/pre-market-engagement-supplier-questionnaire-nrw-d/ At the end of the questionnaire, you will also be asked to indicate whether you wish to: a. meet the project team virtually on a 1-2-1 basis b. meet the project team at: i. Business Wales Expo @ Swansea Arena on 10 September 2025: the project team will be available between 10 am and 12 pm. ii. Business Wales Expo @ Venue Cymru, Llandudno on 16 October 2025: the project team will be available between 10 am and 12 pm. Information on 2025 Business Wales Expo and how to register is at https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and­ blog/business-wales-expo-2025 c. Meet the project team at a face-to-face meeting with other potential bidders The project team will consider the organisation of additional briefings, either virtual or face-to-face, individually or collectively, based on supplier interest expressed through the questionnaire and subject to staff availability. Interested parties are encouraged to submit responses to the Supplier Questionnaire by 11:59 pm on 13 October 2025 when the Questionnaire will close. Participation is optional and does not form part of any formal evaluation, nor will it affect a supplier's ability to participate in the future procurement. To complete the Supplier Questionnaire and Register to Attend the virtual meeting on 16 September 2025 at 2pm in Cymraeg please see the following information: https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/procurement/ymgysylltu-rhagarweiniol-r-farchnad-marchnad-ddyna/ (Holiadur Cyflenwr) https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/procurement/digwyddiad-rhithiol-ymgysylltu-rhagarweiniol-chyfl/ (Cofrestrwch i fynychu) If you encounter any issues in accessing the links above please contact the Procurement Lead at naomi.hammond@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk TIMELINES PME Launch: 19 August 2025 Business Wales Expo @ Swansea Arena: 10 September 2025 between 10 am and 12 pm Teams Bidder Briefing Session: 16 September 2025 at 14:00 hours Deadline for Return of Supplier Questionnaires: 13 October 2025 Business Wales Expo at Llandudno: 16 October 2025 between 10 am and 12 pm Additional briefings subject to interest/availability: 14 October 2025 to 31 October 2025 Conclude PME: 31 October 2025 Following conclusion of the pre-market engagement the project team will develop its requirement based on feedback provided with a view to launching the procurement by February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051533-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Naomi Hammond
Contact Email
naomi.hammond@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 065 3574

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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