Scope
Reference
116027
Description
NRW propose to conduct its "Parliamentary, local legislation and related issues" work 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
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 October 2025 to 10 October 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Framework Call Off process
NRW will appoint up to two suppliers to the framework, ranked 1st and 2nd based on combined tender and commercial evaluation scores.
All work will be directly awarded to the 1st ranked supplier. The 2nd ranked supplier may be approached if the 1st ranked supplier is unable to deliver, including but not limited to the following circumstances:
• No response or availability
• Insufficient capacity or resources or time to deliver the requirement.
• Performance issues or KPI failures
• Conflicts of interest
• A need for additional expertise to support NRW.
• In the event that suppliers leave the framework or no response to direct award, NRW reserve the right to award to suppliers from outside of the framework.
Work must not commence until formal instructions are issued by an authorised NRW Representative
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
Enquiry deadline
8 May 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
27 May 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FORCOMPLETING THE ITT.
1. Tenderers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
2. Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows:
a. Login to the etendering portal.
b. Select ITT_116025
c. Select ITT's Open to all suppliers
d. Access the listing relating to the contract ITT: itt_116025 and view details.
e. Click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left hand side of the page.
3. Once you have expressed your interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and where you can construct your reply as instructed.
4. For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 June 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 February 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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