Planning

Nematode Weevil Control – Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025

  • Natural Resources Wales

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-032304

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04a6de

Published 8 October 2024, 4:43pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 0TP

Email

megan.hughes@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

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

Other type

Body Governed by Public Law

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Nematode Weevil Control – Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77231000 - Forestry management services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

NRW is seeking a contractor resource to provide a survey, supply and application of nematodes service to forestry clearfell sites, prior to commencement of restocking operations. This is in order to provide effective biological control of the large pine weevil Hylobius abietis. Pine weevils are a major forestry pest which threaten the viable establishment of new tree crops and the use of nematodes is a critical part of NRW’s ‘Integrated Pest Management Strategy’.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry 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

This framework is require to survey, supply and the application of nematodes to forestry clearfell sites, prior to commencement of restocking operations, in order to provide effective biological control of the large pine weevil Hylobius abietis. Pine weevils are a major forestry pest which threaten the viable establishment of new tree crops. The use of nematodes is a critical part of NRW’s ‘Integrated Pest Management Strategy’

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

12 November 2024


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

Hoffai adran Gweithrediadau Coedwigaeth CNC eich gwahodd i fynychu digwyddiad ar lein ymgysylltu â Chyflenwyr ar gyfer Gwasanaethau Nematod ar 24 Hydref 2024. Bydd 2 sesiwn:

Sesiwn 1 - 10am- 11am

Sesiwn 2 - 2pm - 3pm

I gofrestru diddordeb mewn mynychu, anfonwch e-bost i: procurement@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk FOA: Megan Hughes, gan nodi eich dewis (sesiwn 1 neu 2). Yna byddwn yn anfon gwahoddiad cyfarfod atoch.

NRW Forestry Operations team together with Procurement will be hosting a virtual Supplier Engagement sessions on the 24th October 2024. There will be 2 sessions:

Session 1 - 10am - 11am

Session 2 - 2pm - 3pm

To register interest in attending, please email procurement@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk FOA: Megan Hughes - Nematode Weevil Control – Survey, Supply & Apply Framework 2025 - stating your preferred session (1 or 2).

We will then send you a meeting invite.

(WA Ref:145109)