Modification notice
Modification of a contract/concession during its term
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0TP
UK
Telephone: +44 3000653000
E-mail: procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Direct Production Harvesting - Dynamic Purchasing System
Reference number: 42243
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77211100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03440000
77200000
77211200
03419000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
UKL16
UKL17
UKL18
UKL21
UKL22
Main site or place of performance:
South Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the requirement is to ensure that NRW meets its statutory duties and provides a Harvesting service for South Wales. This will also include manual felling, winch and banksmen provision, for clearfell and thinning. Contractors will plan harvesting operations and prepare a detailed Method Statement and Risk Assessment for all harvesting activities within the required coupes, to the satisfaction of the Forestry Operations Contracts manager.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 72
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 098-236192
Section V: Award of contract/concession
Contract No: 1
Title: Direct Production Harvesting - Dynamic Purchasing System
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
09/05/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
E.J.Thomas and Son LTD
Pantygwin, Cellan
Lampeter
SA488HL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Euroforest Ltd
Karlstad House, 3 Merchants Drive
Carlisle
CA30JW
UK
NUTS: UKD1
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Shire X Logging
hafodlas
Talysarn
LL546LF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
TW & GW EVANS LTD
9 MAES CAENOG , CLOCAENOG
RUTHIN
LL152AU
UK
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Coed Camddwr Ltd
Tynllwyn, Llanddewi Brefi
Tregaron
SY256NY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
FORESTRY SERVICES LTD
FORESTRY SERVICES LTD, 25 SEVERN STREET
WELSHPOOL
SY217AD
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Smerdon Tree Services Ltd
The Old School, Commercial Street
Bedlinog
CF466RF
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
I & Jm Pass& Sons ltd
dolgamfa farm, ystumtuen
ABERYSTWYTH
SY233ae
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
EB DAVIES TIMBER LTD
EB DAVIES TIMBER LTD, BRYNBANWY LLANGADFAN
WELSHPOOL
SY210PU
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
B L Thompson
Cae Brwyn, Hafod Bridge Llanwrda
Llanwrda
SA198BG
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
/concession: 12 000 000.00
GBP
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:161453)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
The Royal Courts Of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/02/2026
Section VII: Modifications to the contract/concession
VII.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
VII.1.1) Main CPV code
77211100
VII.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
VII.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
VII.1.4) Description of the procurement
Direct Production Harvesting
VII.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 72
VII.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: 15 000 000.00 GBP
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Smerdon Tree Services (STS) Ltd
Old School Commercial Street , Bedlinog
Merthyr Tydfil
cf466rf
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
EUROFOREST LIMITED
The Terminal, Aviation Way
Carlisle
CA64NZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
No
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
EB DAVIES TIMBER LTD
EB DAVIES TIMBER LTD, BRYNBANWY LLANGADFAN
WELSHPOOL
SY210PU
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Shire X Logging
hafodlas
Talysarn
LL546LF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
FORESTRY SERVICES LTD
FORESTRY SERVICES LTD, 25 SEVERN STREET
WELSHPOOL
SY217AD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
i & jm pass & sons ltd
dolgamfa farm, ystumtuen, ponterwyd
aberystwyth
sy233ae
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
A J BUTLER CONTRACTING LIMITED
Marcholws, Peniel
Carmarthen
SA327AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
CAMDDWR CONTRACTORS CYF
Gors Fawr, Bronant
Aberystwyth
SY234JA
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
TW & GW EVANS LTD
9 MAES CAENOG , CLOCAENOG
RUTHIN
LL152AU
UK
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Powerline Services (MLJ) Ltd
Hollywell Business Park, Stoke Prior
Leominster
HR60NF
UK
NUTS: UKG11
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
GMD FORESTRY LIMITED
3 Pen Y Bryn, Bontuchel
Ruthin
LL152BH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Robins Timber Contracting
31, College View
Llandovery
SA200BD
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Tree Finesse
13 New Houses, Pantygasseg
Pontypool
NP46UH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Tir a Choed
Bryn Derwen Bach, Coed y Parc, Bethesda
Bangor
LL574YW
UK
NUTS: UKL12
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Betula Works
8 Penmaen Crescent
Conwy
LL32 8HD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LIMITED
Dolswydd, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD15UB
UK
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
COEDYLAN FORESTRY CYF
13 Trinity Square
Llandudno
LL302RB
UK
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Beacons Tree Services
Brynant Cottage, Soar
Brecon
LD39LT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
CHAPEL TREE SERVICES LTD
Alton Court Farm, Penyard Lane
Ross-On-Wye
HR95NR
UK
NUTS: UKG11
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.2) Information about modifications
VII.2.1) Description of the modifications
Extension until 31/03/2026
VII.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Until new DM is established in April 2026
VII.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications and price adaptions and, in the case of Directive 2014/23/EU, average inflation in the Member State concerned)
Value excluding VAT: 15 000 000.00 Currency: GBP
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: 15 000 000.00 Currency: GBP