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NRW Forestry Infrastructure Construction & Maintenance FWA 2026

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 15:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales is planning a procurement process for the "NRW Forestry Infrastructure Construction & Maintenance FWA 2026", focusing on engineering and construction works within the works category. The procurement, classified as a framework agreement, will cover four geographical regions across Wales: North Wales, Mid Wales, South West Wales, and South East Wales, with a gross value estimated at £48,000,000. Located in Cardiff, the buying organisation operates under the Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st September 2026. The framework is set to commence on 1st December 2026 and conclude on 1st December 2030.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering and construction, particularly those capable of undertaking large infrastructure projects. The invitation is particularly suited for SMEs as indicated by the suitability criteria, providing a platform for them to expand their operations within the public sector in Wales. Companies with expertise in large scale works projects across multiple regions can leverage their capabilities to establish a foothold or expand their presence in the Welsh market through this substantial and multi-regional framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRW Forestry Infrastructure Construction & Maintenance FWA 2026

Notice Description

A pipeline notice for NRW Forestry Infrastructure Construction & Maintenance FWA 2026. This framework will cover the whole of Wales and be split into 4 geographical lots: North Wales, Mid Wales, South West and South East Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062454-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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