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11 Feb 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Direct Production Harvesting services via a Dynamic Purchasing System is being led by Natural Resources Wales, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on timber harvesting services and related forestry operations. Targeting regions in South Wales, including locations identified as UKL15, UKL16, UKL17, and more, this contract spans a substantial duration of 2160 days. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the recent update dated 11th February 2026. An extension has been granted until 31st March 2026, reflecting unforeseen circumstances requiring modification until a new system is established in April 2026. The legal basis for this procurement follows the EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the forestry and timber sectors, offering a contract valued at £15,000,000. Companies with expertise in forestry products, timber transportation, and general forestry services would find this contract advantageous for growth. The Dynamic Purchasing System allows for flexible participation and the involvement of multiple suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, with firms like E.J. Thomas and Son Ltd, Euroforest Ltd, and Shire X Logging among the active participants. This contract is well-suited to businesses looking to expand their operations in South Wales, leveraging their capabilities in delivering timber harvesting and associated services over a prolonged period, fostering long-term relationships with Natural Resources Wales.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Direct Production Harvesting - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012293-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

03419000 - Timber

03440000 - Forestry products

77200000 - Forestry services

77211100 - Timber harvesting services

77211200 - Transport of logs within the forest

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Postcode Area
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
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

A J BUTLER CONTRACTING LIMITED

B L Thompson

Beacons Tree Services

Betula Works

CAMDDWR CONTRACTORS CYF

CHAPEL TREE SERVICES LTD

COEDYLAN FORESTRY CYF

Coed Camddwr Ltd

E.J.Thomas and Son LTD

EB DAVIES TIMBER LTD

EUROFOREST LIMITED

Euroforest Ltd

FORESTRY SERVICES LTD

GMD FORESTRY LIMITED

I & Jm Pass& Sons ltd

JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LIMITED

Powerline Services (MLJ) Ltd

Robins Timber Contracting

Shire X Logging

Smerdon Tree Services (STS) Ltd

Smerdon Tree Services Ltd

TW & GW EVANS LTD

Tir a Choed

Tree Finesse

i & jm pass & sons ltd

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