--- title: "Forest Roads Construction Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034897" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034897" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034897.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034897.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2022-06-21" --- # Forest Roads Construction Framework Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034897 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034897) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034897.json) ## Summary The procurement process is for the "Forest Roads Construction Framework" initiated by Natural Resources Wales, located in Cardiff, Wales. The tender falls under the works category (CPV code: 45200000) and is currently in the active stage of the open procurement method. The deadline for submitting bids is set for 1 August 2022, with a potential contract duration of up to 48 months, which includes a 12-month renewal option. The total estimated contract value is £36,000,000. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering who can provide services related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of forestry infrastructure. Companies with expertise in building roads, bridges, and drainage systems, as well as those involved in quarrying activities, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidders will also be expected to deliver Community Benefits aligned with the authority's economic and social objectives, adding a social responsibility component to their proposals. ## Notice Natural Resources Wales is required to employ appropriate contractors to construct, maintain, repair, service or upgrade physical structures and / or associated land within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate that is managed by Natural Resources Wales. Works under the Forest Roads Construction Framework may be inclusive of but not limited to the construction and maintenance of: a. Forestry roads; b. Forestry tracks and ramps (Stoned and unstoned) c. Earthworks and associated features d. Turnarounds, lay bys, passing bays etc, e. Timber stacking bays and skyline bays f. Culverts and other drainage control structures such as SuDs; g. Armoured crossing points h. Bridges including temporary bridges; i. Paths and recreational facilities j. Quarrying Activities l. General Infrastructure ### Lot Information Primary Infrastructure and Associated Services Lot 1 Primary Infrastructure and Associated Services (2 Zones, North and South with 3 suppliers in each zone). This lot is aimed at the larger construction projects that Forestry engineering carries out, such as the construction of new roads. The work let on this Lot includes construction of primary estate infrastructure including roads, bridges, associated earthworks and drainage, other similar structures, and quarrying activities associated with these construction projects. The following types of services to be supplied on this Lot are indicated below: - Construction of unmetalled new forest roads and tracks, - major road upgrades, - installation of culverts, - extraction of aggregates on NRW quarry sites, - supply and or haulage of aggregates, - excavation and removal/disposal of deteriorated or unsuitable materials, - bridge repairs and maintenance. Renewal: A 12 months extension is available on this framework, which will take the total possible contract term to 48 months. Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services Lot 2 - Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services (4 zones: North, Mid, South East, and South West, with 4 suppliers in each zone). This Lot includes construction of secondary forest infrastructure including tracks, paths, and recreational facilities; drainage; harvesting facilities such as ramps, water control measures, stacking bays; and quarrying activities. The following types of services to be supplied on this Lot are indicated below: - Construction of harvesting infrastructure such as tracks, ramps and stacking bays, - minor road upgrades, - forest road maintenance and repairs including grading and rolling, - installation of culverts including repairs and maintenance, - forest road maintenance and repairs including grading and rolling, - roadside ditch maintenance/cleaning, - extraction of aggregates on NRW quarry sites, - supply and or haulage of aggregates, - resurfacing of bound roads/trails/carparks, - bridge repairs and maintenance, - excavation and removal/disposal of deteriorated or unsuitable materials. Renewal: A 12 months extension is available which will take the total term of this contract to 48 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016882-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads ## Release History - 21 Jun 2022 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016882-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=122291 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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