Planning

NRW Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework

  • Natural Resources Wales

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-006100

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04e4b6

Published 20 February 2025, 10:49am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 0TP

Contact

Cathryn MacKinlay

Email

cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3000653993

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

NRW Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77231000 - Forestry management services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking to conduct pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety services

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £8,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Arboricultural services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77231000 - Forestry management services
  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Arboricultural services

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Chainsaw services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77231000 - Forestry management services
  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chainsaw services

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

5 May 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking to conduct pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Works

The purpose of this is to share NRW’s planned approach to the new framework agreement and receive feedback from the contractors across Wales. Contractor input is important to NRW, so that we can look to put in place efficient procurement opportunities that work well for everyone.

During this open, pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to attend an online Webinar (2 dates available with the same content) describing our approach and the forthcoming tender.

The dates of this webinar are:

Tuesday 25th March 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Tuesday 8th April 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 am

These webinars will be hosted by Business Wales. Book your place by pasting the URL below into your web browser:

Eng: Business Wales Events Finder - NRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework event

https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/nrw-arboriculture-chainsaw-and-tree-safety-framework-event/

Cym: Business Wales Events Finder - Digwyddiad fframwaith Garddwriaeth, Llif Cadwyn a Diogelwch Coed CNC

https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/nrw-arboriculture-chainsaw-and-tree-safety-framework-event/

Following the webinars there will be opportunity for some 1:1 face to face or online meetings (on MS Teams) with procurement and project team staff. We are looking to hold these events across Wales. The dates, times and locations will be confirmed following the open webinars and will run through April..

Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148287.

(WA Ref:148287)