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title: "Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115635"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2022-04-06"
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# Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115635

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales is seeking to contract a framework titled "Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022" as part of its environmental protection efforts. This procurement process follows an open method and is currently in the award stage, with the contract being valued at £450,000. The work involves applying microscopic nematodes to clearfelled tree stumps across various locations in Wales, with a focus historically on mid and north Wales. The legal basis for this procurement is established under the CELEX regulation effective from March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in pest management and forestry. Companies that provide ecological solutions, especially SMEs, could greatly benefit from participating in this contract, which is set for a term of two years with a potential extension. The nature of the work calls for skilled service providers capable of implementing pest management strategies to combat the damage caused by the Hylobius weevil in young conifer crops.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115635 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115635
- 9 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115635

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV379039
  Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022 - 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
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR394113
  Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022 - 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

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-115635
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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