Scope
Reference
NRW121019
Description
NRW is seeking to award a framework agreement for the hire of mobile plant equipment to supplement NRW's existing in-house plant and equipment, across North Wales.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The duration of the framework will be 4 years. A performance review will be carried out at the end of each year.
Break points exist within the framework agreement coming into force at the end of the second year, where a performance review will take place. NRW reserves the right to terminate the arrangement or alternatively proceed for the remaining term, which will be subject to the same annual break point. i.e. (2+1+1).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
4
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Justification for framework term over 4 years
N/A
Framework operation description
See tender documents
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
See tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
ITT ref: 121019
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | As per tender documents |
Price | 60.00% |
| Technical | As per tender documents |
Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
See tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
See tender documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Given that this version of the Framework is the 3rd version, it was felt that no preliminary market engagement was required as the requirements have been refined over the previous versions and worked well.
Contracting authority
Natural Resources Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-3628-MPRN
Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Matthew Griffiths
Email: matthew.griffiths@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Website: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales