Scope
Reference
NRW61379
Description
NRW require suitable nurseries to provide requirements of both bare root and cell grown broadleaves and conifers, to supplement their plant supply.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03440000 - Forestry products
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers are able to bid for and be awarded any number of lots. There are no restrictions.
Lot 1. Broadleaves - Bare Root
Description
Provision of bare root broadleaves plants for NRW Forestry Operations Teams across Wales.
Lot value (estimated)
- £640,000 excluding VAT
- £768,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Broadleaves - Cell Grown
Description
Provision of cell grown broadleaves plants for NRW Forestry Operations Teams across Wales.
Lot value (estimated)
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Conifers - Bare Root
Description
Provision of bare root conifer plant for NRW Forestry Operations Teams across Wales.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Conifers - Cell Grown
Description
Provision of cell grown Conifer plants for NRW Forestry Operations Teams across Wales.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
32
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Direct Award for ad hoc requirements.
Mini competition for full year requirements.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Broadleaves - Bare Root
Lot 2. Broadleaves - Cell Grown
Lot 3. Conifers - Bare Root
Lot 4. Conifers - Cell Grown
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required for this framework.
Contracting authority
Natural Resources Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-3628-MPRN
Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales