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Speculative Notice

Green Roof Organisation Certification - Training Course Opportunity

  • First published: 30 April 2026
  • Last modified: 30 April 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-164570
Published by:
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Authority ID:
AA0274
Publication date:
30 April 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Speculative Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Neath Port Talbot Council is one of two councils in Wales to secure funding from the Nature Towns and Cities grant for their ‘Nature’s Back in Town’ project. As part of the engagement events we are currently undertaking, we are offering contractors the opportunity to gain GRO certification (The Green Roof Organisation) through an in-person, one day course in Port Talbot. Spaces are limited and are on a first come first served basis. The course is likely to take place at the end of June (finalised date to be confirmed). The course is suitable for roofers or landscapers who are looking to broaden their practical knowledge on green roofs. Please note this course is free of charge. If this is of interest, please email us at urbannature@npt.gov.uk with GRO training in the subject line. Closing date to register an interest is: Friday 15th May at 2pm.

Full notice text

Speculative Notice – NATIONAL

SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address


Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

The Quays, Brunel Way, Baglan Energy Park,

Neath

SA11 2GG

UK

Marie Fowler

+44 7890893134

m.fowler@npt.gov.uk

http://www.npt.gov.uk

1.2

Address from which further information may be obtained

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Green Roof Organisation Certification - Training Course Opportunity

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Neath Port Talbot Council is one of two councils in Wales to secure funding from the Nature Towns and Cities grant for their ‘Nature’s Back in Town’ project. As part of the engagement events we are currently undertaking, we are offering contractors the opportunity to gain GRO certification (The Green Roof Organisation) through an in-person, one day course in Port Talbot. Spaces are limited and are on a first come first served basis. The course is likely to take place at the end of June (finalised date to be confirmed).

The course is suitable for roofers or landscapers who are looking to broaden their practical knowledge on green roofs.

Please note this course is free of charge.

If this is of interest, please email us at urbannature@npt.gov.uk with GRO training in the subject line. Closing date to register an interest is: Friday 15th May at 2pm.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

45112700 Landscaping work
45112710 Landscaping work for green areas
45112713 Landscaping work for roof gardens
45262640 Environmental improvement works
77310000 Planting and maintenance services of green areas
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

3 Administrative Information

3.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

3.2

Estimated Start of the Award Procedure

 29-05-2026

4 Other Information

4.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:164570)

4.2

Download Additional Documentation

N/a

4.3

Publication date of this notice

 30-04-2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
45262640 Environmental improvement works Special trade construction works other than roof works
45112700 Landscaping work Excavating and earthmoving work
45112710 Landscaping work for green areas Excavating and earthmoving work
45112713 Landscaping work for roof gardens Excavating and earthmoving work
77310000 Planting and maintenance services of green areas Horticultural services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

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About the buyer

Main contact:
m.fowler@npt.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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