Parliamentary Legal Services Framework 2025-2029

Procurement reference

116027

Procurement description

NRW propose to conduct its “Parliamentary, local legislation and related issues” work in the following areas:

• A - Works and Projects

• B - Fisheries

• C - Flood Defence and Land Drainage

• D - Navigation and Recreation

• E - Water Resources

• F - Nature Conservation

• G - Forestry

• H - Marine Licensing

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

1300000 GBP to 1300000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

11 October 2025, 00:00AM to 10 October 2029, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Natural Resources Wales

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Closed

Maximum number of suppliers

2

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Framework operation description

Framework Call Off process

NRW will appoint up to two suppliers to the framework, ranked 1st and 2nd based on combined tender and commercial evaluation scores.

All work will be directly awarded to the 1st ranked supplier. The 2nd ranked supplier may be approached if the 1st ranked supplier is unable to deliver, including but not limited to the following circumstances:

• No response or availability

• Insufficient capacity or resources or time to deliver the requirement.

• Performance issues or KPI failures

• Conflicts of interest

• A need for additional expertise to support NRW.

• In the event that suppliers leave the framework or no response to direct award, NRW reserve the right to award to suppliers from outside of the framework.

Work must not commence until formal instructions are issued by an authorised NRW Representative

CPV classifications

• 79100000 - Legal services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

1300000 GBP Excluding VAT

1560000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

11 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

10 October 2029, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

27 May 2025, 11:00AM

Enquiry deadline

08 May 2025, 11:00AM

Date of award of contract

27 June 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FORCOMPLETING THE ITT.1. Tenderers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk2. Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows:a. Login to the etendering portal.b. Select ITT_116025c. Select ITT's Open to all suppliersd. Access the listing relating to the contract ITT: itt_116025 and view details.e. 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

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

01 February 2029, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English
• Welsh