Lots
Divided into 8 lots
North Wales Arboriculture Services
Lot number: 1
Description
North Wales Arboriculture Services - suppliers may be offered work through direct award or mini-competition anywhere in North Wales - refer to lotting map in tender documents.
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Lot value (estimated)
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 October 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 October 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 October 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The anticipated duration of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years with options to extender an extra 2 years (2+1+1)
• Extension will be dependent on the following or other criteria
• Market conditions
• Operational requirement changes
• Supplier performance
The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
The duration of any individual call-off contract awarded under this framework agreement will be as set out during the specific call-off process.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
NRW will use this lot for any or all of its service requirements in North Wales.
NRW does not guarantee any level of spend to suppliers.
NRW may, at its discretion use a contingency lot for mini-competition where a previous lot competition has not been successful or where work likes on or near to geographical lot boundaries.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1 North Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 5 South West Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 6 South West Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 7 South East/Central Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 8 South East/Central Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Suppliers are permitted to bid for
ONE Arboriculture and ONE Chainsaw lot only.
Bidders must chose just one geographical area in which to bid. (The Arboriculture and Chainsaw Lots applied for cannot be in different Lot areas).
Suppliers will be required to indicate which Lots they are bidding for in the online form in eTender Wales. Tender responses which do not comply with this requirement as to how to bid in respect of the Lots may be determined by NRW to be non-compliant and therefore excluded from the procurement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As contained in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As contained in tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
North Wales Chainsaw Services
Lot number: 2
Description
Chainsaw Services in North Wales
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Lot value (estimated)
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 October 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 October 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The anticipated duration of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years with options to extender an extra 2 years (2+1+1)
• Extension will be dependent on the following or other criteria
• Market conditions
• Operational requirement changes
• Supplier performance
The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
The duration of any individual call-off contract awarded under this framework agreement will be as set out during the specific call-off process.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
NRW will use this lot for any or all of its service requirements in North Wales.
NRW does not guarantee any level of spend to suppliers.
NRW may, at its discretion use a contingency lot for mini-competition where a previous lot competition has not been successful or where work likes on or near to geographical lot boundaries.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1 North Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 5 South West Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 6 South West Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 7 South East/Central Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 8 South East/Central Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Suppliers are permitted to bid for
ONE Arboriculture and ONE Chainsaw lot only.
Bidders must chose just one geographical area in which to bid. (The Arboriculture and Chainsaw Lots applied for cannot be in different Lot areas).
Suppliers will be required to indicate which Lots they are bidding for in the online form in eTender Wales. Tender responses which do not comply with this requirement as to how to bid in respect of the Lots may be determined by NRW to be non-compliant and therefore excluded from the procurement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As in tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Mid Wales Arboriculture Services
Lot number: 3
Description
Arboriculture Services in Mid Wales
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Lot value (estimated)
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 October 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 October 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The anticipated duration of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years with options to extender an extra 2 years (2+1+1)
• Extension will be dependent on the following or other criteria
• Market conditions
• Operational requirement changes
• Supplier performance
The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
The duration of any individual call-off contract awarded under this framework agreement will be as set out during the specific call-off process.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
NRW will use this lot for any or all of its service requirements in Mid Wales.
NRW does not guarantee any level of spend to suppliers.
NRW may, at its discretion use a contingency lot for mini-competition where a previous lot competition has not been successful or where work likes on or near to geographical lot boundaries.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1 North Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 5 South West Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 6 South West Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 7 South East/Central Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 8 South East/Central Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Suppliers are permitted to bid for
ONE Arboriculture and ONE Chainsaw lot only.
Bidders must chose just one geographical area in which to bid. (The Arboriculture and Chainsaw Lots applied for cannot be in different Lot areas).
Suppliers will be required to indicate which Lots they are bidding for in the online form in eTender Wales. Tender responses which do not comply with this requirement as to how to bid in respect of the Lots may be determined by NRW to be non-compliant and therefore excluded from the procurement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Mid Wales Chainsaw Services
Lot number: 4
Description
Chainsaw Services in Mid Wales
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Lot value (estimated)
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 October 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 October 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The anticipated duration of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years with options to extender an extra 2 years (2+1+1)
• Extension will be dependent on the following or other criteria
• Market conditions
• Operational requirement changes
• Supplier performance
The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
The duration of any individual call-off contract awarded under this framework agreement will be as set out during the specific call-off process.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
NRW will use this lot for any or all of its service requirements in Mid Wales.
NRW does not guarantee any level of spend to suppliers.
NRW may, at its discretion use a contingency lot for mini-competition where a previous lot competition has not been successful or where work likes on or near to geographical lot boundaries.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1 North Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 5 South West Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 6 South West Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 7 South East/Central Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 8 South East/Central Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Suppliers are permitted to bid for
ONE Arboriculture and ONE Chainsaw lot only.
Bidders must chose just one geographical area in which to bid. (The Arboriculture and Chainsaw Lots applied for cannot be in different Lot areas).
Suppliers will be required to indicate which Lots they are bidding for in the online form in eTender Wales. Tender responses which do not comply with this requirement as to how to bid in respect of the Lots may be determined by NRW to be non-compliant and therefore excluded from the procurement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
South West Wales Arboriculture Services
Lot number: 5
Description
Arboriculture Services in South West Wales
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Lot value (estimated)
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 October 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 October 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The anticipated duration of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years with options to extender an extra 2 years (2+1+1)
• Extension will be dependent on the following or other criteria
• Market conditions
• Operational requirement changes
• Supplier performance
The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
The duration of any individual call-off contract awarded under this framework agreement will be as set out during the specific call-off process.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
NRW will use this lot for any or all of its service requirements in South West Wales.
NRW does not guarantee any level of spend to suppliers.
NRW may, at its discretion use a contingency lot for mini-competition where a previous lot competition has not been successful or where work likes on or near to geographical lot boundaries.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1 North Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 5 South West Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 6 South West Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 7 South East/Central Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 8 South East/Central Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Suppliers are permitted to bid for
ONE Arboriculture and ONE Chainsaw lot only.
Bidders must chose just one geographical area in which to bid. (The Arboriculture and Chainsaw Lots applied for cannot be in different Lot areas).
Suppliers will be required to indicate which Lots they are bidding for in the online form in eTender Wales. Tender responses which do not comply with this requirement as to how to bid in respect of the Lots may be determined by NRW to be non-compliant and therefore excluded from the procurement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
South West Wales Chainsaw Services
Lot number: 6
Description
Chainsaw Services in South West Wales
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Lot value (estimated)
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 October 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 October 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The anticipated duration of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years with options to extender an extra 2 years (2+1+1)
• Extension will be dependent on the following or other criteria
• Market conditions
• Operational requirement changes
• Supplier performance
The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
The duration of any individual call-off contract awarded under this framework agreement will be as set out during the specific call-off process.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
NRW will use this lot for any or all of its service requirements in South West Wales.
NRW does not guarantee any level of spend to suppliers.
NRW may, at its discretion use a contingency lot for mini-competition where a previous lot competition has not been successful or where work likes on or near to geographical lot boundaries.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1 North Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 5 South West Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 6 South West Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 7 South East/Central Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 8 South East/Central Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Suppliers are permitted to bid for
ONE Arboriculture and ONE Chainsaw lot only.
Bidders must chose just one geographical area in which to bid. (The Arboriculture and Chainsaw Lots applied for cannot be in different Lot areas).
Suppliers will be required to indicate which Lots they are bidding for in the online form in eTender Wales. Tender responses which do not comply with this requirement as to how to bid in respect of the Lots may be determined by NRW to be non-compliant and therefore excluded from the procurement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
South East-Central Wales Arboriculture Services
Lot number: 7
Description
Arboriculture Services in South East-Central Wales
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Lot value (estimated)
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 October 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 October 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The anticipated duration of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years with options to extender an extra 2 years (2+1+1)
• Extension will be dependent on the following or other criteria
• Market conditions
• Operational requirement changes
• Supplier performance
The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
The duration of any individual call-off contract awarded under this framework agreement will be as set out during the specific call-off process.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
NRW will use this lot for any or all of its service requirements in South East -Central Wales.
NRW does not guarantee any level of spend to suppliers.
NRW may, at its discretion use a contingency lot for mini-competition where a previous lot competition has not been successful or where work likes on or near to geographical lot boundaries.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1 North Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 5 South West Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 6 South West Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 7 South East/Central Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 8 South East/Central Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Suppliers are permitted to bid for
ONE Arboriculture and ONE Chainsaw lot only.
Bidders must chose just one geographical area in which to bid. (The Arboriculture and Chainsaw Lots applied for cannot be in different Lot areas).
Suppliers will be required to indicate which Lots they are bidding for in the online form in eTender Wales. Tender responses which do not comply with this requirement as to how to bid in respect of the Lots may be determined by NRW to be non-compliant and therefore excluded from the procurement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
South East-Central Wales Chainsaw Services
Lot number: 8
Description
Chainsaw Services in South East-Central Wales
CPV classifications
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Lot value (estimated)
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
30 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 October 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 October 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The anticipated duration of the Framework Agreement will be 2 years with options to extender an extra 2 years (2+1+1)
• Extension will be dependent on the following or other criteria
• Market conditions
• Operational requirement changes
• Supplier performance
The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
The duration of any individual call-off contract awarded under this framework agreement will be as set out during the specific call-off process.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
NRW will use this lot for any or all of its service requirements in North Wales.
NRW does not guarantee any level of spend to suppliers.
NRW may, at its discretion use a contingency lot for mini-competition where a previous lot competition has not been successful or where work likes on or near to geographical lot boundaries.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot is stated below. The numbers indicated represent the preferred number, but the actual number of suppliers appointed may vary depending on the outcome of the procurement process and could be more or less than indicated.
Lot 1 North Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 5 South West Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 6 South West Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Lot 7 South East/Central Wales Arb - up to 8
Lot 8 South East/Central Wales Chainsaw - up to 8
Suppliers are permitted to bid for
ONE Arboriculture and ONE Chainsaw lot only.
Bidders must chose just one geographical area in which to bid. (The Arboriculture and Chainsaw Lots applied for cannot be in different Lot areas).
Suppliers will be required to indicate which Lots they are bidding for in the online form in eTender Wales. Tender responses which do not comply with this requirement as to how to bid in respect of the Lots may be determined by NRW to be non-compliant and therefore excluded from the procurement.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Conditions of participation
As stated in tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact