Scope
Reference
NRW59101
Description
Tender Notice for the NRW Peatland Restoration Framework Agreement
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 October 2025 to 28 October 2033
- 7 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
suppliers are able to bid for EITHER Lot 1 or Lot 3, not both. Suppliers are able to also bid for Lot 2 as required. Suppliers are able to bid for any number of geographical sublots in each main lot.
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot in each framework within the Open Framework is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1A - North Wales Groundworks - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15
Lot 1B - Mid Wales Groundworks - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15
Lot 1C - South Wales Groundworks - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15
Lot 2A - North Wales Scrub - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15
Lot 2B - Mid Wales Scrub - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15
Lot 2C - South Wales Scrub - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15
Lot 3 - All Wales Peatland Development - F1=2, F2=3, F3=3
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Groundworks
Description
This Lot is for the skilful manipulation of peat and other wetland soil types with tracked excavators. A range of restoration techniques are required, including raising and stabilising water levels, re-vegetating of bare peat, stopping peat erosion and cutting of dominant vegetation on Welsh Peatlands. The methods proposed relate to un-forested and afforested upland blanket bog and lowland bogs and fens.
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Vegetation / Scrub Management
Description
This framework Lot includes both chemical treatment and manual removal of scrub across often large open areas of peatland. NPAP require a flexible and skilled contractor base to carry all aspects of the works which includes to remove any encroaching scrub and tree species from the areas of deep peat that have managed to establish as a result of the damaged hydrology. The management of deciduous and coniferous tree species will prevent further drying of the peat body.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,799,998 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Peatland Development
Description
This lot is a development lot for those contractors that are skilled machine operators but may have not had any direct experience of working on peatlands. The aim of this lot is to develop the market and provide training and dedicated contract management of works in order to upskill contractors for working on peatlands.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
29 October 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
93
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
For Lots 1 and 2, award of contracts will be by both direct award and mini competition. For Lot 3, award of contracts will be by direct award only. Please see ITT for more information.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 2. Vegetation / Scrub Management
As detailed in the ITT
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Groundworks
Lot 2. Vegetation / Scrub Management
Lot 3. Peatland Development
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 August 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
3 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/COMPLETING THE Invitation To Tender (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. On the Dashboard go to area for PQQs/ITTs open to all suppliers.
c. Click on the number next to either ITT_118671, 118672, 118673
d. Click on the down arrow next to filter box and select ITT Descriptions
e. In operator box select "contains" and in the value box type title of contract or reference number and click on search
f. 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)
15 October 2025
Award criteria
Lot 1. Groundworks
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Criteria | Quality | 50.00% |
| Price | Price | 50.00% |
Lot 2. Vegetation / Scrub Management
Lot 3. Peatland Development
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50.00% |
| Price | Price | 50.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
All documents are availabble on Bravo eTender Wales
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
All documents are available on Bravo eTender Wales:
Project number: 59101
itt_: 118671, 118672, 118673
Technical specifications to be met
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
The technical specifications are available on Bravo eTender Wales
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
All documents are available on Bravo eTender Wales:
Project number: 59101
itt_: 118671, 118672, 118673
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