Notice Information
Notice Title
Orthorectification Service Framework 2026 - 2030
Notice Description
Orthorectification GIS and Survey and other GIS services on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate The purpose of the Orthorectification Framework is to validate and correct the tree species data that NRW holds for the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) in Forester Web and other GIS systems. There are currently 69 forest areas and orthorectification of the whole WGWE will be validated over 5 years. Over the lifetime of this framework (4 years), approximately 13 plans will be validated annually dependant on errors and queries and budget. The framework is for two years with the option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months. The new framework will commence on 01/06/2026 and will include the whole of Wales.
Lot Information
Lot 1
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.
Planning Information
Suppliers are invited to complete a Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire for Orthorectification Services. The purpose of the engagement is to gather market insight to help shape our approach and ensure that suppliers are aware of the upcoming opportunity. 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 access the Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire: 1) Register or log into the e TenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml 2) Once logged in follow the link below to express an interest to access the questionnaire directly: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/20983368019BE036E621 Suppliers are encouraged to review the document and submit responses to the PME Questionnaire via the eTenderWales portal by Wednesday 4th February 2026 - 13:00 hrs If you encounter issues accessing the system please contact the Bravo helpdesk at help@bravosolution.co.uk, or contact the Procurement Lead sarah.ryan@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk TIMELINES PME Launch: 21st January 2026 Deadline for return of PME Questionnaires: 4th February 2026 - 13:00 hrs Conclude PME: 4th February 2026
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-060b76
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028887-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, 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
77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
-
- CPV Codes
77200000 - Forestry services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £375,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £375,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 29 Apr 20264 days to go
- Future Notice Date
- 2 Mar 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028887-2026
30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005435-2026
21st January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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