Award

Nematodes - Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025-29

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has completed the public procurement process for the "Nematodes - Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025-29." This contract, valued at £1,200,000, focuses on providing services to survey, supply, and apply nematodes to forestry clearfell sites across Wales, to combat the large pine weevil, a significant forestry pest. The open procedure procurement method was used, with the tender period closing on 17 December 2024, and the contract signed on 18 February 2025. The industry category for this procurement is environmental protection, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in forestry and environmental protection services. SMEs involved in biological pest control, forestry management, and sustainable forestry operations would find this contract particularly suitable. The framework agreement setup opens the door for future contracts and long-term collaborations with Natural Resources Wales, facilitating stability and potential expansion within the sector.

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Notice Title

Nematodes - Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025-29

Notice Description

NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) and land in our care. This framework is required for a contractor resource to survey, supply and the apply nematodes to forestry clearfell sites, prior to commencement of restocking operations, in order to provide effective biological control of the large pine weevil Hylobius abietis. Pine weevils are a major forestry pest which threaten the viable establishment of new tree crops.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forest Operations teams across Wales require this service in order to successfully establish new forestry crops on former clearfell sites, in the absence of chemical alternatives. Effective crop establishment and maintenance of a sustainable productive timber supply is a critical element in maintaining NRWs UKAWAS certification.

Renewal: Extension if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145803
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145803
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk, procurement@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
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
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMD FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494472
    Nematodes - Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025-29 - NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) and land in our care. This framework is required for a contractor resource to survey, supply and the apply nematodes to forestry clearfell sites, prior to commencement of restocking operations, in order to provide effective biological control of the large pine weevil Hylobius abietis. Pine weevils are a major forestry pest which threaten the viable establishment of new tree crops.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500829
    Nematodes - Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025-29 - NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) and land in our care. This framework is required for a contractor resource to survey, supply and the apply nematodes to forestry clearfell sites, prior to commencement of restocking operations, in order to provide effective biological control of the large pine weevil Hylobius abietis. Pine weevils are a major forestry pest which threaten the viable establishment of new tree crops.

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