Natural Resources Wales - Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement

Procurement reference

NRW63387

Procurement description

Natural Resources Wales Ground Preparation Services Framework Agreement.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of ground preparation services and is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the potential future supply of Ground Preparation Services through a Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire and supplier engagement days.

The purpose of the engagement is to gather market insight, help shape our approach and ensure that suppliers are aware of the upcoming opportunity. Participation is optional and does not form part of any formal evaluation, nor will it affect a supplier's ability to participate in the future procurement.

Instructions on how to access the pre market engagement questionnaire and dates for the supplier engagement days can be found in the engagement section of this notice.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated)

9000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

10800000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

08 February 2027, 00:00AM to 07 February 2031, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Natural Resources Wales

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 77200000 - Forestry services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

08 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

07 February 2031, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

Suppliers are invited to express an interest in this opportunity during the pre-tender market engagement stage. Suppliers will be able to:

1. Complete a Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire for Ground Preparation Services. The purpose of the engagement is to gather market insight to help shape our approach and ensure that suppliers are aware of the upcoming opportunity.

Participation is optional and does not form part of any formal evaluation, nor will it affect a supplier's ability to participate in the future procurement.

To access the Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire please click on the following link and follow the instructions on the Citizens Space portal:

https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/procurement/copy-of-ground-preparation-pre-market-engagement/

Suppliers are encouraged to review the document and submit responses to the PME Questionnaire by 29th July 2026

If you encounter issues accessing the system please contact the Procurement Lead - sarah.ryan@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

2. Attend a supplier engagement event at one of the following NRW sites:

9th September 2026 - Dolgellau (12 noon- 4pm)

Government Buildings

Arran Road

Dolgellau

Gwynedd

LL40 1LW

10th September 2026 - Llandovery (10am -2pm)

Llanfair Road

Llandovery

Carmarthenshire

SA20 0AL

TIMELINE FOR PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT:

PME Launch: 1st July 2026

Deadline for return of PME Questionnaires: 29th July 2026- 13:00 hrs

Conclude PME: 11th September 2026

Due date

11 September 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

05 October 2026