Tender

Vegetation Management Framework 2026-2030

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales is inviting bids for its "Vegetation Management Framework 2026-2030" through an open procedure, primarily targeting services within the agricultural machinery and forestry management industries. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, will involve managing specialist vegetation cutting on NRW-managed land in Mid Wales. The tender is divided into four regional Lots, each encompassing zones such as car parks, trailheads, and forest road verges. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 25 May 2026 and the closing of the tender submission on 8 June 2026 at 9:00 AM. The estimated value of the framework is £1,080,000 with the project set to span four years starting from 15 July 2026.

This framework presents a prime opportunity for SMEs specialising in agricultural and mechanical machinery or forest management services to expand their market presence. Businesses that can supply equipment like tractor and flail systems, robotic mowers, and wheeled excavators are particularly well-suited to the requirements. Successful bidders will benefit from multi-year contracts, divided into regional Lots to maximise influence across Mid Wales. With preference for suppliers capable of delivering quality services at competitive prices, the framework enables businesses to establish long-term collaborative relationships while enhancing their capabilities in vegetation and land management sectors.

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Notice Title

Vegetation Management Framework 2026-2030

Notice Description

The purpose of this framework is to provide Mid Wales Land Management teams with the resource to manage the specialist vegetation cutting programme of work predominantly within NRW managed land. These sites all require specialist vegetation cutting to maintain them in a safe, compliant and presentable condition. The main areas of works may include but not be limited to: Car parks Trail Heads Flood Embankments Reservoirs Embankments Forest Road Side Verges Promoted walks Public highways SSI/NNR's The Framework will be for Four Years and split across four regional Lots covering Mid Wales. The type of work covered under this framework includes but not limited to: Tractor and Flail / shears / Excavator and Flail Reform / Aebi Robo mower Chainsaw 5% Wheeled excavator

Lot Information

Mid North - West

Mid North - West Wales

Cambrian Uplands

Cambrian Uplands Wales

Brecon Beacons

Brecon Beacons Wales

Mid North - East

Mid North East Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069472
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042757-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

43262100 - Mechanical excavators

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

77231000 - Forestry management services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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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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