Tender

Forest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales is initiating a procurement process for a "Forest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030," focusing on providing forestry services across Wales. The framework agreement aims to cover services such as crop surveys and tree planting density surveys, thereby requiring precise data collection following UK standards. The procurement is classified under the services category and has an estimated total value of £1,200,000. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage using an open procedure. Key deadlines include the submission of tenders by 17th February 2026 and the award decision by 23rd March 2026. The framework will operate across multiple geographical areas of Wales, including North East, North West, Mid North, and others, with contact details provided for Natural Resources Wales based in Cardiff.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in forestry services. The framework is designed to accommodate multiple suppliers, offering them an opportunity to secure work across various geographical areas within Wales. Businesses with expertise in forest surveys and the capacity to deliver accurate metrical data will be well-positioned to compete. Given the competitive open procedure, suppliers are encouraged to bid for one or multiple lots to maximise their chances of success. Participating businesses can benefit from long-term engagements, with the possibility of extensions, thereby securing a continuous pipeline of projects over the framework's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales is seeking to award a framework agreement for the provision of Forest Surveys across Wales. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) owns and manages approximately 135,000 hectares of land in Wales, ranging from national nature reserves to commercial forests and flood assets. The purpose of the requirement is to provide a range of forest surveys throughout the year. The need for accurate data is essential. We require metrics for evidence (e.g. Audit and certification) and for timber sale purposes. The accuracy of the data collected and confidence in the method used (following UK standards) is key for the downstream use of these metrics, e.g. for sale, valuation or audit purposes. Further information in relation to the requirement is detailed within the Tender documentation.

Lot Information

Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey

Description: Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months. There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW's discretion.

Tree Planting Density Survey

Description: Tree Planting Density Survey

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months. There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW's discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001818-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Sarah Ryan
Contact Email
sarah.ryan@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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