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Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 14:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 12:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW), located at the Welsh Government Offices in Cardiff, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement," with a primary focus on forestry services. This procurement, classified under the services category, aims to establish a framework agreement valued at £10.8 million gross, expected to commence on 8th February 2027 and conclude on 7th February 2031. Currently, NRW is undertaking a pre-market engagement phase to gather insights and build a robust understanding of the market and suppliers. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express interest by participating in the Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire by 29th July 2026, with engagement events scheduled at two locations in Wales on 9th and 10th September 2026. The current stage is crucial for businesses aiming to influence the future procurement landscape for these services.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry and related machinery services to establish themselves within a critical environmental sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially invited to engage due to suitability provisions. With a structured framework agreement on offer and the implementation stage not beginning until early 2027, businesses have ample time to prepare and potentially influence the procurement strategy. Companies with expertise in ground preparation, using mechanical excavators and specialist agricultural or forestry machinery, are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. The procurement method, supported by the UKPGA legal basis, ensures transparent and fair competition, encouraging potential suppliers to take advantage and participate early in the planning phase.

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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 at one of the following NRW 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 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/061877-2026
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
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
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

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
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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

Notice Documents

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