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Cymraeg

UK4

Vegetation Management Framework 2026-2030

  • First published: 08 May 2026
  • Last modified: 08 May 2026
  • Version: 1

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-069472
Published by:
Natural Resources Wales
Authority ID:
AA0110
Publication date:
08 May 2026
Deadline date:
08 June 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The purpose of this framework is to provide Mid Wales Land Management teams with the resource to manage the specialist vegetation cutting programme of work predominantly within NRW managed land. These sites all require specialist vegetation cutting to maintain them in a safe, compliant and presentable condition.

The main areas of works may include but not be limited to:

Car parks

Trail Heads

Flood Embankments

Reservoirs Embankments

Forest Road Side Verges

Promoted walks

Public highways

SSI/NNR’s

The Framework will be for Four Years and split across four regional Lots covering Mid Wales.

The type of work covered under this framework includes but not limited to:

Tractor and Flail / shears /

Excavator and Flail

Reform / Aebi

Robo mower

Chainsaw 5%

Wheeled excavator

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

NRW62906

Procurement description

The purpose of this framework is to provide Mid Wales Land Management teams with the resource to manage the specialist vegetation cutting programme of work predominantly within NRW managed land. These sites all require specialist vegetation cutting to maintain them in a safe, compliant and presentable condition.

The main areas of works may include but not be limited to:

Car parks

Trail Heads

Flood Embankments

Reservoirs Embankments

Forest Road Side Verges

Promoted walks

Public highways

SSI/NNR’s

The Framework will be for Four Years and split across four regional Lots covering Mid Wales.

The type of work covered under this framework includes but not limited to:

Tractor and Flail / shears /

Excavator and Flail

Reform / Aebi

Robo mower

Chainsaw 5%

Wheeled excavator

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

900000.00 GBP to 900000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

15 July 2026, 00:00AM to 15 July 2030, 23:59PM

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: Gabriella O'Brien

Email: gabriella.obrien@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

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%

Maximum number of suppliers

4

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Framework operation description

There will be a direct award process and also a mini competition process.

Lots

Divided into 4 lots

Mid North - West

Lot number: 2

Description

Mid North - West Wales

CPV classifications

  • 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
  • 43262100 - Mechanical excavators
  • 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
  • 77231000 - Forestry management services
  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

225000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

270000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 July 2030, 23:59PM

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Suppliers can bid on a maximum of 3 out of 4 Lots. There will be a maximum of 12 suppliers across the Framework.

Award criteria

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Please see itt on bravo.

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

Please see itt on bravo.

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Cambrian Uplands

Lot number: 3

Description

Cambrian Uplands Wales

CPV classifications

  • 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
  • 43262100 - Mechanical excavators
  • 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
  • 77231000 - Forestry management services
  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

225000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

270000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 July 2030, 23:59PM

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Suppliers can bid on a maximum of 3 out of 4 Lots. There will be a maximum of 12 suppliers across the Framework.

Award criteria

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Please see itt on bravo.

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

Please see itt on bravo.

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Brecon Beacons

Lot number: 4

Description

Brecon Beacons Wales

CPV classifications

  • 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
  • 43262100 - Mechanical excavators
  • 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
  • 77231000 - Forestry management services
  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

225000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

270000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 July 2030, 23:59PM

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Suppliers can bid on a maximum of 3 out of 4 Lots. There will be a maximum of 12 suppliers across the Framework.

Award criteria

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Please see itt on bravo.

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

Please see itt on bravo.

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Mid North - East

Lot number: 1

Description

Mid North East Wales

CPV classifications

  • 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
  • 43262100 - Mechanical excavators
  • 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
  • 77231000 - Forestry management services
  • 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

225000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

270000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 July 2030, 23:59PM

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Suppliers can bid on a maximum of 3 out of 4 Lots. There will be a maximum of 12 suppliers across the Framework.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

Please see itt on bravo.

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Please see itt on bravo.

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

08 June 2026, 09:00AM

Enquiry deadline

25 May 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

03 July 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English
  • Welsh

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

About the buyer

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Technical contact:
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