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Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement

Natural Resources Wales

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2026 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2026 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 15:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 13:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales intends to establish a single-lot framework agreement for ground preparation services associated with forestry activity. The work is classified as forestry services and will be delivered across Wales. The framework is intended to provide Natural Resources Wales with suppliers able to undertake ground preparation across its operational sites. The buying organisation is Natural Resources Wales, the Welsh public authority responsible for managing the procurement. The scope currently identified is ground preparation services rather than the supply of goods or construction works. Businesses operating in forestry contracting, land preparation or related rural services should consider whether their geographic coverage, equipment and workforce are suited to delivering work at multiple sites across Wales.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Natural Resources Wales has stated its intention to procure and has not yet invited tenders. It expects to use a competitive framework agreement, with one planned lot. The estimated value is £9,000,000 excluding VAT, or £10,800,000 including VAT. The planned contract period is 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2031. The buyer expects the next notice to be published by 5 October 2026. Preliminary market engagement includes a questionnaire, with responses expected by 29 July 2026 at 13:00, and supplier engagement events planned for Dolgellau on 9 September 2026 and Llandovery on 10 September 2026. Engagement is optional and will not form part of the future evaluation.

The framework is intended to suit small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so smaller specialist contractors may be able to participate when the procurement reaches the tender stage. It should interest businesses with practical experience of forestry ground preparation, including contractors able to mobilise equipment, site teams and supervision across Welsh locations. The planned supplier engagement offers an opportunity to understand the proposed framework and help shape the eventual approach before tendering. Businesses should prepare evidence of relevant ground preparation and forestry work, their operational capacity, geographic coverage, health and safety arrangements, environmental controls and ability to meet site-specific requirements. The current information does not identify particular accreditations, qualifications or technical standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of ground preparation services and is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the potential future supply of Ground Preparation Services through a Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire and supplier engagement days. The purpose of the engagement is to gather market insight, 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. Instructions on how to access the pre market engagement questionnaire and dates for the supplier engagement days can be found in the engagement section of this notice.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to express an interest in this opportunity during the pre-tender market engagement stage. Suppliers will be able to: 1. Complete a Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire for Ground Preparation 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 please click on the following link and follow the instructions on the Citizens Space portal: https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/procurement/copy-of-ground-preparation-pre-market-engagement/ Suppliers are encouraged to review the document and submit responses to the PME Questionnaire by 29th July 2026 If you encounter issues accessing the system please contact the Procurement Lead - sarah.ryan@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk 2. Attend a supplier engagement event: Natural Resources Wales (NRW) wish to invite interested suppliers to the engagement sessions to discuss the framework opportunity and the tender process. The events will be 'drop in' events so there will be no set agenda. However suppliers will be expected to register on arrival and information on the framework will be provided. The engagement events will take place at the following sites: 9th September 2026 - Dolgellau (12 noon- 4pm) Government Buildings Arran Road Dolgellau Gwynedd LL40 1LW 10th September 2026 - Llandovery (10am -2pm) Llanfair Road Llandovery Carmarthenshire SA20 0AL To attend this free event please complete the form and confirm which event you will be attending: https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/procurement/ground-preparation-framework/ (Please note - if the link does not work please copy and paste into your browser) TIMELINE FOR PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT: PME Launch: 1st July 2026 Deadline for return of PME Questionnaires: 29th July 2026- 13:00 hrs Conclude PME: 11th September 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081428-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2027 - 7 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
CF10 3NQ
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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