Scope
Reference
NRW59932
Description
Tender notice for the Electricity & Underground Utilities Support Services Framework 2025
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 October 2025 to 30 October 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years, 6 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Duration
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 34928470 - Signage
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
There are no restrictions as to how many lots a supplier can bid for, but they can only be top ranked in one lot only (they can be top ranked in one and ranked second in the other). If a supplier wins both lots, then their preference will be used to determine the outcome of the award.
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. North Wales
Description
Services to facilitate safe working practices when conducting operations within the proximity of overhead power lines and underground utilities in North Wales.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
- UKL24 - Powys
- UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
- UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. South Wales
Description
Services to facilitate safe working practices when conducting operations within the proximity of overhead power lines and underground utilities in South Wales.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £599,999 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
- UKL18 - Swansea
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
4
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The framework is for the provision of services to facilitate safe working practices when conducting operations on Natural Resources Wales managed land within the proximity of overhead power lines and underground utilities. Natural Resources Wales has a duty of care to ensure that where overhead power lines or underground utilities cross forest roads used to access worksites these are appropriately signed and goalposts used where required. There will be a requirement to undertake installation, periodic inspections and maintenance as an essential part of estate management.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. North Wales
Lot 2. South Wales
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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 ITT_119319
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_119319 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)
30 September 2025
Award criteria
| 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
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
None carried out.
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