Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning phase for a procurement process titled "Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement". This tender falls under the services category and involves forestry services, mechanical excavators, and specialist agricultural or forestry machinery. The framework agreement aims to support future ground preparation activities throughout Wales. The contract is valued at approximately £9 million and is scheduled to commence on 8th February 2027, concluding on 7th February 2031. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with the future notice expected to be released by 5th October 2026. The location for the delivery of services is within the United Kingdom, specifically the region classified as UKL.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the forestry and agricultural machinery sectors. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their suitability has been clearly considered in the procurement planning. The establishment of a framework agreement will likely benefit businesses looking to secure consistent work over a four-year period, allowing them to plan for expansion and workforce stability. Companies with expertise in forestry services, and those offering innovative solutions in machinery for soil preparation, will find this tender particularly beneficial for embedding their services in public sector projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Pipeline Notice: 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. This pipeline notice is issued to inform the market of the forthcoming opportunity and to support supplier engagement ahead of formal procurement. The pipeline notice is published for early transparency purposes only. All timeline data, values, and procedures are provisional estimates and will be updated on Sell2Wales once the formal route to market is confirmed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057126-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

16 - Agricultural machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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


CPV Codes

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

43262100 - Mechanical excavators

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
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
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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

Further Information

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