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title: "NRW UKWAS 2024 - 2028 FSC and PEFC Certification"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-135644"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2024-07-03"
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# NRW UKWAS 2024 - 2028 FSC and PEFC Certification

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-135644

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Natural Resources Wales based in Cardiff, UK. The current tender titled "NRW UKWAS 2024 – 2028 FSC and PEFC Certification" falls under the industry category of environmental protection. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the tender having been completed. The contract involves supplying audit and surveillance services for FSC and PEFC certification for a 5-year period. The key deadline for this tender was the contract award date, which was on 28th February 2024.

This tender opportunity by Natural Resources Wales for FSC and PEFC certification services presents a chance for businesses in the environmental services sector to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in forest stewardship and certification processes are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure, offering a fair chance for interested firms to participate in the bidding process. The contract value awarded for this opportunity was £86,600, providing a significant growth opportunity for the selected supplier.

## Notice

To supply the necessary audit and surveillance work to award and maintain FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification for Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for a 5 year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NRW is seeking to award a contract for the supply of services for the necessary audit and surveillance work to award and maintain FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification for Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for a 5 year period. It is expected that our policies, procedures and practices will be audited against the latest version of UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS), currently at Version 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135644 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £86,600 |

## 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 | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 77231000 - Forestry management services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135644
- 17 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135644

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT453981
  NRW UKWAS 2024 - 2028 FSC and PEFC Certification - To supply the necessary audit and surveillance work to award and maintain FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification for Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for a 5 year period.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482897
  NRW UKWAS 2024 - 2028 FSC and PEFC Certification - To supply the necessary audit and surveillance work to award and maintain FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification for Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for a 5 year period.

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-135644
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

## Provenance

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