Scope
Procurement reference
NRW61379
Procurement description
NRW require suitable nurseries to provide requirements of both bare root and cell grown broadleaves and conifers, to supplement their plant supply.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
4000000 GBP to 4000000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 01 April 2030, 23:59PM
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Contracting authority
Natural Resources Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 3NQ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-3628-MPRN
Email: megan.hughes@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Framework
Percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Maximum number of suppliers
32
Award method when using the framework
With and without reopening competition
Framework operation description
Direct Award for ad hoc requirements.
Mini competition for full year requirements.
Lots
Divided into 4 lots
Broadleaves - Bare Root
Lot number: 1
Description
Provision of bare root broadleaves plants for NRW Forestry Operations Teams across Wales.
CPV classifications
- 03440000 - Forestry products
Lot value (estimated)
640000 GBP Excluding VAT
768000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 April 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers are able to bid for and be awarded any number of lots. There are no restrictions.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Broadleaves - Cell Grown
Lot number: 2
Description
Provision of cell grown broadleaves plants for NRW Forestry Operations Teams across Wales.
CPV classifications
- 03440000 - Forestry products
Lot value (estimated)
160000 GBP Excluding VAT
192000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 April 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers are able to bid for and be awarded any number of lots. There are no restrictions.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Conifers - Bare Root
Lot number: 3
Description
Provision of bare root conifer plant for NRW Forestry Operations Teams across Wales.
CPV classifications
- 03440000 - Forestry products
Lot value (estimated)
2000000 GBP Excluding VAT
2400000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 April 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers are able to bid for and be awarded any number of lots. There are no restrictions.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Conifers - Cell Grown
Lot number: 4
Description
Provision of cell grown Conifer plants for NRW Forestry Operations Teams across Wales.
CPV classifications
- 03440000 - Forestry products
Lot value (estimated)
1200000 GBP Excluding VAT
1440000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 April 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers are able to bid for and be awarded any number of lots. There are no restrictions.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Tender submission deadline
18 February 2026, 17:00PM
Enquiry deadline
11 February 2026, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
18 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlProject Reference: 61379itt_121966
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
18 February 2026, 17:00PM
Enquiry deadline
11 February 2026, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
18 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlProject Reference: 61379itt_121966
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published