Scope
Reference
116027
Description
The Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Legal Function comprises a small in house team based primarily at CP2, Cardiff. NRW proposed to conduct its "Parliamentary, local legislation and related issues" work through the successful Tenderer(s).
Against this background, NRW requires legal advice and support in the following areas:
A - Works and Projects
B - Fisheries
C - Flood Defence and Land Drainage
D - Navigation and Recreation
E - Water Resources
F - Nature Conservation
G - Forestry
H - Marine Licensing
I - General and additional work including that arising out of devolution issues and relating to the extent of its functions, duties and powers
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 July 2025 to 3 July 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2025
Tender submission deadline
1 May 2025, 12:00am
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 June 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 June 2025
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Natural Resources Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-3628-MPRN
Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: MICHELLE FILDES
Email: michelle.fildes@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Website: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales