Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
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
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Land Management Training 2024-2028 FWA
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This tender is a renewal of NRWs Land Management Training Framework. This training is required to provide specific forestry training and general land management training to NRW staff. NRW need to ensure staff are up to date with their forestry and land management training, and ensure our staff have the right skills and competent within their specific area especially as the work they carry out are of high risk.
The courses will vary from your Standard off the shelves Lantra courses or equivalent recognised standards training such as Chainsaw, Spraying, Tractor, ATV.
But we will also require specific Forestry training to be delivered in-house at our sites, training will be:
- Safety Awareness in Mechanised Harvesting
- Ground Preparation
- Chainsaw Supervisory Course
- Working on Steep Ground
- Forestry for Non Forestry staff
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Forestry Courses customised to NRW
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Forestry Courses customised to NRW, including:
Forestry for Non Forestry staff
Ground Preparation
Harvester/Forwarder Operations
Working on Steep Ground
Chainsaw Courses
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Training and assessment in Lantra/NPTC courses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Training and assessment in Lantra/NPTC courses, including:
Basic Tree Inspection
Ride on Mower
Tractor
Woodchipper
Spraying PA1 & PA6
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Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
FISA Standard courses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 – FISA Standard courses (In order to bid for lot 3 trainers will need to be FISA approved trainers), including:
Forest Works Manager
Chainsaw Supervisory Training
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II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/03/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NRW intends on holding a supplier engagement session for this tender. If you are interested in attending this session please contact: procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
(WA Ref:138461)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/01/2024