Orthorectification Service Framework 2026 - 2030

Procurement reference

NRW61768

Procurement description

Orthorectification GIS and Survey and other GIS services on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate

The purpose of the Orthorectification Framework is to validate and correct the tree species data that NRW holds for the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) in Forester Web and other GIS systems.

There are currently 69 forest areas and orthorectification of the whole WGWE will be validated over 5 years. Over the lifetime of this framework (4 years), approximately 13 plans will be validated annually dependant on errors and queries and budget. The framework is for two years with the option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months.

The new framework will commence on 01/06/2026 and will include the whole of Wales.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

375000.00 GBP to 375000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 June 2026, 00:00AM to 31 May 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 May 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Natural Resources Wales

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Maximum number of suppliers

2

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Framework operation description

The framework will be awarded to a maximum of two suppliers.

Each supplier will be ranked in order according to the ranking determined through the predetermined scoring matrix as set out in the tender documents. Work will be directly awarded according to the rates of the framework to the top ranked supplier. If the highest ranked supplier cannot undertake the activity based on agreed Framework rates at the time, or have difficulty supplying the work, they must decline the offer asap (within 2 days), the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier to undertake the work at their framework rates.

This will be done where NRW deem it appropriate, inclusive of but not limited to the following: -

• The primary supplier not having the capacity, resource, or time to deliver the requirement.

• The primary supplier frequently fails to deliver in line with the framework.

• The primary supplier has a conflict of interest.

• Other information available to NRW

CPV classifications

• 77200000 - Forestry services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

375000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

449999.99 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 June 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 May 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 May 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years

2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months.

There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end

The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

29 April 2026, 13:00PM

Enquiry deadline

20 April 2026, 13:00PM

Date of award of contract

20 May 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/87641207019D26FDD357

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• Welsh
• English