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28 Jul 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has executed a call-off contract from the Orthorectification Service Framework 2026-2030, titled "Call-off Contract from NRW61768 - Orthorectification Framework 2026-2030." The buyer, Natural Resources Wales, is located at the Welsh Government Offices in Cardiff, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically forestry services, and is managed by the Estate Planning team to validate and correct tree species data for the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. The procurement was completed using a direct method without competition. The initial contract period spans from 9th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. This process, recently concluded on 28th July 2026, reflects the ongoing commitment to managing the Welsh Government Woodland Estate efficiently.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in forestry and geospatial services. Geo Smart Decisions Ltd has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the competitive advantage for SMEs in a framework designed to last four years, emphasising the potential for ongoing collaboration. This contract, with an estimated gross value of £32,400, highlights the demand for precise and technologically advanced solutions in the forestry sector, encouraging similar enterprises to engage in such frameworks for their business growth. Businesses specialising in orthorectification services, GIS systems, and environmental management are particularly well-suited to compete in forthcoming iterations or similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

Call-off Contract from NRW61768 - Orthorectification Framework 2026-2030

Notice Description

OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b76. Call-off Contract (1st year), from NRW61768 - Orthorectification Service Framework 2026 -2030, which is managed by the Estate Planning team. Framework is to validate and correct the tree species data that NRW holds for the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) in Forester Web and other GIS systems. There are currently 69 forest areas and orthorectification of the whole WGWE will be validated over 5 years. Over the lifetime of this framework (4 years), approximately 13 plans will be validated annually dependant on errors and queries and budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071374-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEO SMART DECISIONS

Further Information

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