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Local Timber Supply Chain Review

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Local Timber Supply Chain Review" was conducted by the Welsh Government, focusing on the development of local timber supply chains in Wales. Located in Cardiff, the contracting authority sought services classified under research and development consultancy, with the procurement stage already reaching the award phase by March 2026. Key activities included a review of existing data, gap analysis, and exploration of establishing initiatives similar to the Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers. The contract, valued at £83,383, was awarded to Woodknowledge Wales Ltd, and it was signed in November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for enterprises specialising in consultancy services within the timber and forestry sector. It is particularly relevant for firms with expertise in supply chain analysis, environmental consulting, and local business development within Wales. Companies able to contribute innovative solutions towards enhancing the value-added operations of sawmills, mapping timber flows, and addressing challenges faced by small-scale mills stand to benefit from engaging with the outcomes of this contract. Businesses that can develop local initiatives akin to established organisations elsewhere in the UK would find this tender beneficial for growth and expansion in the industry.

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Notice Title

Local Timber Supply Chain Review

Notice Description

To identify actions for local supply chain development, including scoping thepotential for an initiative for Wales, similar to the Association of Scottish HardwoodSawmillers (ASHS) , to benefit local businesses including farmers and smallwoodland owners, foresters, local sawmillers and furniture makers.* Undertake a desk top review of existing data and prepare gap analysis.* Compile availability and volumes of timber in Wales and the volumes sold annually.* List the active sawmills in Wales.* Assess the value-added operations of sawmills.* Map the flow of timber harvested in Wales by species through the supply* chain* Detail challenges of small mills* Assess the sawmill waste/by-product sales and assess the potential for higher value use* Explore the potential for setting up a Welsh equivalent of the Association* of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers* Explore potential opportunities for development of the local timber supply* chain

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162706
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162706
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,383 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

WOODKNOWLEDGE WALES

Further Information

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