---
title: "Brief for the development of a Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan and application for N"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159368"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159368.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# Brief for the development of a Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan and application for N

Buyer: MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159368

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## Summary

Monmouthshire County Council has awarded a contract for the development of a Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan to Catalys Limited. The purpose of the project is to create a strategic roadmap for the sustainable management of Mill Common and to apply for National Forest for Wales status, aiming to enhance the woodland network across the Gwent Levels. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically dealing with forest conservation and natural resources management. The contracting authority, Monmouthshire County Council, based in Usk, pursued this award through an open procurement method. The award stage concluded with the contract being signed on 23 January 2026, following the tender period's closure on 9 January 2026 and the award notification on 14 January 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental consultancy, forest management, and sustainable development services. It provides a gateway for companies to engage in projects that contribute to significant regional and national environmental goals, offering a platform for long-term collaboration and visibility. Firms equipped with expertise in environmental planning and management would find this contract particularly fitting for extending their services to public sector collaborations, enabling growth by positioning themselves as leaders in the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources.

## Notice

Monmouthshire County Council is looking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to deliver two interrelated outputs:A Green Infrastructure and Forest Management Plan for Mill Common, providing a strategic roadmap for long-term stewardship and sustainable woodland management.A completed application for National Forest for Wales status, positioning Mill Common as a flagship woodland within the Gwent Levels and contributing to the Welsh Government's vision for a connected, high-quality woodland network across Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159368 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | USK |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP15 1GA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Monmouthshire |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadoc and Usk |
| Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATALYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 08:52 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159368
- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:23 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159368

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC570325&idx=2
  12th December 2025 - T's & C's
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC570325&idx=1
  12th December 2025 - Request for Quotation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

## Provenance

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