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title: "South East Wales Ash dieback and other tree safety work Framework Agreement"
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# South East Wales Ash dieback and other tree safety work Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0357d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "South East Wales Ash dieback and other tree safety work Framework Agreement" was initiated by Natural Resources Wales. The procurement stage is now completed, with the main procurement category being services in the forestry management sector. The tender took place in South East Wales and involved two lots, each focusing on different areas within the region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded with a value of £300,000 each. The deadline for this tender was on December 29, 2022.

This tender for tree safety services in South East Wales offers business growth opportunities for contractors skilled in forestry management services. Companies well-versed in handling tree safety works and experienced in dealing with disease-infected trees would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The procurement procedure aimed to establish a framework agreement to address the challenges posed by Ash dieback disease in the region, providing a long-term opportunity for suppliers to contribute to environmental protection efforts in South East Wales.

## Notice

Ash dieback and other tree safety works in South East Wales

### Lot Information

South East Wales (West) Area Ash dieback and other tree safety work

Natural Resources Wales has a large programme of Ash dieback felling works, along routes and areas inspected in accordance with our tree safety policy. This includes: highways, car parks, public rights of way, promoted routes, forest roads, property boundaries and minor permissive routes. Many of these trees are in hard to access areas such as steep banks, narrow tracks and areas with high ecological sensitivity and constraints. Large scale commercial felling is not in scope of this framework. This purchase seeks to appoint fully skilled and multidisciplinary contractors (with use of appointed sub-contractors where necessary and with prior approval by NRW) each capable of using the full range of methods (mechanical and skilled climbers) to safely remove diseased trees. Mechanical means will be the preferred option where access allows and climbing a 'last resort approach'. Up to three suppliers per Lot will equally share the whole volume of work under the Lot. There will be no mini-competition under this framework mechanism. The duration of any call-off contracts will be set out in each call-off contract.

Renewal: Extension for up to 6 months

South East Wales (East) Area - Ashe dieback and other tree safety services

Natural Resources Wales has a large programme of Ash dieback felling works, along routes and areas inspected in accordance with our tree safety policy. This includes: highways, car parks, public rights of way, promoted routes, forest roads, property boundaries and minor permissive routes. Many of these trees are in hard to access areas such as steep banks, narrow tracks and areas with high ecological sensitivity and constraints. Large scale commercial felling is not in scope of this framework. This purchase seeks to appoint fully skilled and multidisciplinary contractors (with use of appointed sub-contractors where necessary and with prior approval by NRW) each capable of using the full range of methods (mechanical and skilled climbers) to safely remove diseased trees. Mechanical means will be the preferred option where access allows and climbing a 'last resort approach'. Up to three suppliers per Lot will equally share the whole volume of work under the Lot. There will be no mini-competition under this framework mechanism. The duration of any call-off contracts will be set out in each call-off contract.

Renewal: Options to extend for up to 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036647-2022 |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## 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 | TLL2 East Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BEACONS TREE SERVICES; CWM AGRICULTURAL; FLS TREE CARE; GPOOLE FORESTRY SERVICES.; JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES; JONATHAN M LEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77231000 - Forestry management services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2022 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036647-2022
- 1 Aug 2022 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020949-2022

## 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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