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title: "NRW Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0469be"
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# NRW Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0469be

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has concluded the procurement process for the NRW Respacing, cleaning, and weeding framework, which focuses on forestry management services within Wales. This comprehensive framework is structured for a duration of 48 months and is subdivided into seven lots, each covering different regions such as North West Wales, North East Wales, and South East Wales, among others. The procurement, governed by the open procedure method, commenced with an initial planning stage in May 2024 and reached completion by the end of April 2025. Contracts were awarded on April 30, 2025, with an estimated total value ranging from £3,700,000 to £4,500,000. This framework adheres to both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) standards, ensuring compliance with the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS).

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry management services, particularly those that can provide a comprehensive range of activities such as cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops, re-spacing, mechanical and hand weeding, and high pruning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly from this framework, with many of the lots actively awarded to UK-based SMEs like GMD FORESTRY LIMITED and COED Y DYFFRYN LTD. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services aligned with sustainable forestry practices and those that can collaborate within the framework agreement will find substantial growth potential. The focus on quality and price in the evaluation criteria highlights the advantage for businesses that can demonstrate both competitive pricing and exceptional service delivery.

## Notice

NRW is responsible for the management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and land in our care. NRW is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning Due to the nature of the required works it is difficult for NRW to estimate the value of this framework. For the purposes of establishing this framework we estimate spend in a range of 3,700,000 GBP and 4,500,000 GBP. NRW does not guarantee any level of expenditure under this framework. The overall Framework will have a term of 48 months (4 years). It is structured as a 36 month (3 year) initial term with 1 x further 1 year (12 month) extension allowable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: North West Wales

Lot 1: North West Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 2: North East Wales

Lot 2: North East Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 3: North Mid Wales

Lot 3: North Mid Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 4: North Mid Wales

Lot 4: North Mid Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 5: South West Wales

Lot 5: South West Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 6: South Central Wales

Lot 6: South Central Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

Lot 7: South East Wales

Lot 7: South East Wales This Respacing, cleaning and weeding framework relates to the supply of respacing services, delivering 6 main requirements: 1. Cleaning of naturally regenerated or planted crops 2. Re-spacing of naturally regenerated or planted crops 3. Creation of inspection racks through brashing 4. Mechanical weeding 5. Hand weeding 6. High pruning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017853-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500,000 |

## 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | CHAPEL TREE SERVICES; COED Y DYFFRYN; D.I.S FORESTRY; DTPH ARB & GROUNDWORKS; GMD FORESTRY; PITCHFORD TREE SERVICES; TILHILL FORESTRY; TIRWEDD SUSTAINABLE GARDEN AND TREE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 77231000 - Forestry management services
- 77231100 - Forest resources management services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017853-2025
- 6 Nov 2024 at 12:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035905-2024
- 4 Nov 2024 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035647-2024
- 22 May 2024 at 14:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016197-2024

## 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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