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title: "Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b705"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b705

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning phase for a procurement process titled "Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement". This tender falls under the services category and involves forestry services, mechanical excavators, and specialist agricultural or forestry machinery. The framework agreement aims to support future ground preparation activities throughout Wales. The contract is valued at approximately £9 million and is scheduled to commence on 8th February 2027, concluding on 7th February 2031. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with the future notice expected to be released by 5th October 2026. The location for the delivery of services is within the United Kingdom, specifically the region classified as UKL.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the forestry and agricultural machinery sectors. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their suitability has been clearly considered in the procurement planning. The establishment of a framework agreement will likely benefit businesses looking to secure consistent work over a four-year period, allowing them to plan for expansion and workforce stability. Companies with expertise in forestry services, and those offering innovative solutions in machinery for soil preparation, will find this tender particularly beneficial for embedding their services in public sector projects.

## Notice

Pipeline Notice: Natural Resources Wales Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of ground preparation services. This pipeline notice is issued to inform the market of the forthcoming opportunity and to support supplier engagement ahead of formal procurement. The pipeline notice is published for early transparency purposes only. All timeline data, values, and procedures are provisional estimates and will be updated on Sell2Wales once the formal route to market is confirmed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057126-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2027 - 7 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
- 43262100 - Mechanical excavators
- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 12:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057126-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057126-2026
  17th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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