Planning

NRW Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Planning

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for its NRW Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework. This initiative focuses on the provision of arboricultural and chainsaw services, targeting the environmental protection industry category. The project is planned predominantly for the UKL region, encompassing various locations across Wales. Key dates for interested contractors include pre-tender market engagement sessions scheduled for 25th March 2025 and 8th April 2025. The expected value of the contract is £8,000,000, and the procurement category is services, covering arboricultural and chainsaw work.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tree safety, forestry management, and environmental conservation. Companies involved in arboricultural services, particularly those with expertise in chainsaw operations, would be well-suited to participate. The framework aims to benefit from contractor feedback, which can lead to improved procurement opportunities and strategies. Given the involvement of Business Wales in hosting webinars and one-on-one meetings, this tender allows businesses to bolster their professional network while aligning their offerings with NRW's environmental conservation goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRW Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking to conduct pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148287
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148287
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Cathryn MacKinlay
Contact Email
cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653993

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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