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

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jan 2026 at 08:52

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 11:23

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council has awarded a contract for the development of a Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan to Catalys Limited. The purpose of the project is to create a strategic roadmap for the sustainable management of Mill Common and to apply for National Forest for Wales status, aiming to enhance the woodland network across the Gwent Levels. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically dealing with forest conservation and natural resources management. The contracting authority, Monmouthshire County Council, based in Usk, pursued this award through an open procurement method. The award stage concluded with the contract being signed on 23 January 2026, following the tender period's closure on 9 January 2026 and the award notification on 14 January 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental consultancy, forest management, and sustainable development services. It provides a gateway for companies to engage in projects that contribute to significant regional and national environmental goals, offering a platform for long-term collaboration and visibility. Firms equipped with expertise in environmental planning and management would find this contract particularly fitting for extending their services to public sector collaborations, enabling growth by positioning themselves as leaders in the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources.

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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.

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
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
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
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATALYS

Further Information

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