Electricity & Underground Utilities Support Services Framework 2025

Procurement reference

NRW59932

Procurement description

Tender notice for the Electricity & Underground Utilities Support Services Framework 2025

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
• UKL24 - Powys
• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL15 - Central Valleys
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
• UKL18 - Swansea

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

1000000 GBP to 1000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

31 October 2025, 00:00AM to 30 October 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2030

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

4

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Framework operation description

The framework is for the provision of services to facilitate safe working practices when conducting operations on Natural Resources Wales managed land within the proximity of overhead power lines and underground utilities. Natural Resources Wales has a duty of care to ensure that where overhead power lines or underground utilities cross forest roads used to access worksites these are appropriately signed and goalposts used where required. There will be a requirement to undertake installation, periodic inspections and maintenance as an essential part of estate management.

Description

Services to facilitate safe working practices when conducting operations within the proximity of overhead power lines and underground utilities in North Wales.

CPV classifications

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 34928470 - Signage
• 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Delivery regions

• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
• UKL24 - Powys
• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey

Lot value (estimated)

500000 GBP Excluding VAT

600000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

31 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 October 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Duration

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

There are no restrictions as to how many lots a supplier can bid for, but they can only be top ranked in one lot only (they can be top ranked in one and ranked second in the other). If a supplier wins both lots, then their preference will be used to determine the outcome of the award.

Award criteria

Description

Services to facilitate safe working practices when conducting operations within the proximity of overhead power lines and underground utilities in South Wales.

CPV classifications

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 34928470 - Signage
• 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Delivery regions

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL15 - Central Valleys
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
• UKL18 - Swansea

Lot value (estimated)

500000 GBP Excluding VAT

599999 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

31 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 October 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Duration

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

There are no restrictions as to how many lots a supplier can bid for, but they can only be top ranked in one lot only (they can be top ranked in one and ranked second in the other). If a supplier wins both lots, then their preference will be used to determine the outcome of the award.

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

15 September 2025, 17:00PM

Enquiry deadline

02 September 2025, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

30 September 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/COMPLETING THE Invitation To Tender (ITT). 1. Tenderers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk 2. Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows: a. Login to the etendering portal. b. On the Dashboard go to area for PQQs/ITTs open to all suppliers. c. Click on the number next to ITT_119319d. Click on the down arrow next to filter box and select ITT Descriptions e. In operator box select “contains” and in the value box type title of contract or reference number and click on search f. 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_119319 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

Languages that may be used for submission

• English
• Welsh