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title: "Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f50e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f50e

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Natural Resources Wales, focusing on the tender titled "Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022" within the forestry services industry. This initiative aims to establish a two-year framework for applying microscopic nematodes to clearfelled tree stumps in Wales, particularly targeting areas historically centred around Mid and North Wales. The procurement process falls under the “open” method, with a bid opening date set for 15 December 2021, and the contract, valued at £450,000, is currently active as of 7 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry management and pest control, particularly those with expertise in biological pest management strategies. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in similar services and have the capacity to operate across Wales would be best suited to compete for this contract. The inclusion of consortia in the bidding process may also open avenues for smaller firms to partner and enhance their competitive edge.

## Notice

NRW is seeking to award a framework to cover the whole of Wales to provide Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites. The work will be carried out in the Forestry environment and will include the application of microscopic nematodes to clearfelled tree stumps on restock coupes in Wales, prior to restocking

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forest Operations need to procure a service for 2 years, to support Nematode Application Operations throughout Wales. This operation is part of the NRW Integrated Pest Management strategy of Crop protection, to protect establishing crops from Hylobius weevil damage. The pine weevil Hylobius abietis is a common cause of mortality in young conifers used to restock forest sites after clearfelling, the service involves the application of nematodes for the biological control of weevil larvae.

Renewal: possible extension of 8 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009239-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GMD FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03440000 - Forestry products
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77231000 - Forestry management services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009239-2022
- 9 Nov 2021 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028065-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

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