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title: "Ground Preparation Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-124963"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
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# Ground Preparation Services Framework

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-124963

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "Ground Preparation Services Framework" is managed by Natural Resources Wales. This contracting opportunity falls under the services category and is aimed at providing resources for managing ground preparation within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the main dates to note are the tender period end date on November 7, 2022. The location for delivery is specified within different areas in Wales.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium enterprises, that specialize in ground preparation services using excavators or scarification in forestry operations. Businesses interested in sustainable forest management practices and capable of meeting the UK Woodland Assurance Standard would be well-suited to compete. With key deadlines approaching, interested businesses should consider submitting their proposals promptly to leverage this public procurement opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The purpose of this framework is to provide All Wales NRW Forestry Operations teams with the resource to manage the Ground preparation programme of works predominantly within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE). This framework could also be used for NRW funded projects if appropriate. NRW is responsible for the management of the WGWE and has an annual restocking and new planting programme of around 1600 ha's, requiring some four million trees. NRW manages the WGWE sustainably and is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard.

### Lot Information

Ground Preparation using a Tracked Excavator

This framework is being developed to provide a flexible contractor base to carry out all aspects of Ground Preparation services using a tracked excavator, which all restocked areas must conform to our NRW's OGN4 guidance relating to sustainable forest management. The service is to cover category A work such as Brash Raking & Hinge Mounding, Brash Raking & Inverted Mounding, Brash Raking & Screef, Brash Raking only, mulching, construction of ATV Tracks and maintenance of drains.

Ground Preparation using a Walking Excavator

The Ground Preparation services using a walking excavtor is required to give a structure to restocking the felled areas and has silvicultural benefits such as increased growth rates, reduction in plant losses and can reduce the need to chemically treat areas in line with NRW'S Integrated Pest Management Strategy.

Ground Preparation by Scarification

Ground preparation by scarification will be required as a key component of restocking and new planting, helping NRW to achieve the successful establishment of trees on a clearfelled areas or woodland creation sites. Ground preparation is usually required to provide beneficial planting positions, that may offer improved soil aeration, reduced weed competition, accessibility to tree planters, as well as providing a structure for tree spacing and stocking density.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124963 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | CWM AGRICULTURAL; EIRWYN JAMES PLANT SERVICES; G BROWN; GMD FORESTRY; MEREDITH CONTRACT SERVICES; OWEN ENVIRONMENTAL; PRYOR & RICKETT SILVICULTURE; RWSF; SMERDON TREE SERVICES; THOMAS BROTHERS GROUP |

## 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
- 77231000 - Forestry management services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124963
- 30 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124963

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP413291
  Ground Preparation Services Framework - The purpose of this framework is to provide All Wales NRW Forestry Operations teams with the resource to manage the Ground preparation programme of works predominantly within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE). This framework could also be used for NRW funded projects if appropriate. NRW is responsible for the management of the WGWE and has an annual restocking and new planting programme of around 1600 ha's, requiring some four million trees. NRW manages the WGWE sustainably and is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR434820
  Ground Preparation Services Framework - The purpose of this framework is to provide All Wales NRW Forestry Operations teams with the resource to manage the Ground preparation programme of works predominantly within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE). This framework could also be used for NRW funded projects if appropriate. NRW is responsible for the management of the WGWE and has an annual restocking and new planting programme of around 1600 ha's, requiring some four million trees. NRW manages the WGWE sustainably and is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard.

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-124963
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

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