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NRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029

  • First published: 08 July 2025
  • Last modified: 17 July 2025
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-055b17
Published by:
Natural Resources Wales
Authority ID:
AA0110
Publication date:
08 July 2025
Deadline date:
05 September 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Tender notice for NRW's Arb & Chainsaw Service framework renewal, covering 4 geographical areas and two separate lot types; arboriculture services and chainsaw service

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

project_59656

Procurement description

Tender notice for NRW's Arb & Chainsaw Service framework renewal, covering 4 geographical areas and two separate lot types; arboriculture services and chainsaw service

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

8000000 GBP to 8000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

30 October 2025, 00:00AM to 30 October 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 October 2029

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

Natural Resources Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

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

Contact name: Cathryn Mackinlay

Email: cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Telephone: +44 3000653993

Organisation type: Public authority - 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%

Type of framework

Closed

Maximum number of suppliers

64

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Framework operation description

There are two mechanisms available for NRW to award contracts under this framework

A: Direct Award - up to £25K, direct award option based on

o Price

o Location/ CO2 impact

o Contractor availability to mobilise

• This process will be predominantly, but not exclusively, used for reactive and emergency works. The direct award decision will be arrived at using a combination of weighed factors in the Direct Award Decision tool.

• The Contract Manager will select the appropriate relative weightings for a particular job ranging from 0-100% for each factor.

• The Direct Award Decision tool will enable NRW to identify the most suitable contractor for a particular job and supports its objectives to minimise CO2 emmissions and support local supply chains.

• Direct Award Price will be the items listed in the Framework Schedule of Rates.

• Location/Carbon impact will be a score related to the Contractor’s relative distance from their nominated operational location to the job.

• Availability to mobilise suitable resource may be based on lead time or current presence at another site nearby

B: Mini-competition – The mini-competition option will be used predominantly, but not exclusively, for planned and routine maintenance work of value over £25K or high risk/high value/complex work.

• The predominant method of mini-competition will be 100% Price.

• By exception, NRW may, with justification, introduce capability criteria for only the following two factors:

• Risk Assessments

• Method Statements

• In cases where capability criteria are to apply the weightings will be :

• Price 30%-70% and Capability 30%-70%. The chosen weightings will be set out in the mini-competition pack.

NRW will reserve the right to run a mini-competition at any value

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

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

Economic

Conditions of participation

As contained in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

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

Economic

Conditions of participation

As in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

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

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

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

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

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

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

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

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

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

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

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

Economic

Conditions of participation

As stated in tender documents

Conditions

Economic

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

Contract terms and risks

Description of risks to contract performance

Significant increases to cost of fuels and labour which may impact on the cost of contract delivery. Any price changes will be dealt with in accordance with the price variation process laid out in the tender documents, which is subject to SPPI

Submission

Tender submission deadline

05 September 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

22 August 2025, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

20 October 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

eTender Wales Bravo https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

30 January 2029, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
03000000 Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Agriculture and Food
77200000 Forestry services Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1000 WALES

About the buyer

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Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

Lines are open 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Rydym yn croesawu galwadau'n Gymraeg.

We welcome calls in Welsh.