Tender

Brief for the development of a Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan and application for N

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council is currently in the tender stage for its project titled "Brief for the development of a Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan and application for National Forest for Wales status." This initiative falls under the services category and aims to enhance the regional management of natural resources within the Gwent Levels, Wales. The procurement process is open, inviting electronic responses via the Sell2Wales website until the submission deadline of 9th January 2026 at 17:00 GMT. The award notification is expected by 14th January 2026. Businesses interested need to read the full tender requirements to ensure eligibility and compliance with tender conditions. The primary contact for this project is Kate Stinchcombe, whom you can reach either by email or phone for more information.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forest conservation strategy planning and natural resources management. Companies with expertise in developing strategic plans for sustainable woodland management are well-suited to compete for this project. By participating, businesses can contribute to the Welsh Government's vision for a high-quality, connected woodland network, positioning Mill Common as a flagship woodland. This represents a significant opportunity to collaborate with a regional authority and bolster one's standing in sustainable environmental stewardship within Wales. The open procurement method allows broad participation, ideally attracting seasoned consultants capable of delivering high-impact conservation strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brief for the development of a Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan and application for N

Notice Description

Monmouthshire County Council is looking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to deliver two interrelated outputs:A Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan for Mill Common, providing a strategic roadmap for long-term stewardship and sustainable woodland management.A completed application for National Forest for Wales status, positioning Mill Common as a flagship woodland within the Gwent Levels and contributing to the Welsh Government's vision for a connected, high-quality woodland network across Wales.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=159368.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:159368)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159368
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159368
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Stinchcombe
Contact Email
katestinchcombe@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1633644068

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

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