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Published 9 Jan 2026, 12:21 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Forest Surveys Framework 2026-2030

Official notice

Authority: Natural Resources Wales (Central government)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products (03)Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77) Delivery: Wales (UKL)
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 17 Feb 2026awarded 20 Mar 2026
Awarded to Forest Form +3 more2 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Contract Details Notice for Forest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030.

The framework covers 8 geographical areas and is split into the following lots:

Lot A - Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Surveys

Lot B - Tree Planting Density Surveys

CPV: Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products · Forestry services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Bids received
5 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 4 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
Published description of the framework

The framework is for the provision of Forest Surveys. The framework will operate in the following way:

NRW has appointed a maximum of 3 suppliers per lot and per geographcial area to this framework. Each supplier has been ranked in order first, second and third.in accordance with the predetermined evaluation criteria and scoring matrix as set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Work will be directly awarded according to the rates of the framework, to the first ranked supplier in the framework. If the highest ranked supplier has difficulty supplying the work they must decline the offer (usually within 2 days), the work will then be offered to the second ranked supplier, and if they decline, the third. This will be done where NRW deem it appropriate, inclusive of but not limited to the following: -

  • The primary supplier not having the capacity, resource or time to deliver the requirement
  • The primary supplier frequently fails to deliver in line with the framework
  • There is a conflict of interest between the primary supplier and the stakeholders involved
  • There is a need to increase the skill, knowledge and experience to benefit NRW in future

The ranking of the suppliers will be subject to a monthly review based on key performance indicators. If the highest-ranking supplier does not meet the standards expected by NRW for the duration of the contract, NRW reserve the right to terminate your contract.

In the event that none of the suppliers in a particular lot are able to carry out the work required, NRW reserves the right to approach suppliers in neighbouring lots for their availability to carry out the work.

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute SurveyAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Description: Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months. There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.
03000000 Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products77200000 Forestry services
Lot #2Tree Planting Density SurveyAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Description: Tree Planting Density Survey

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months. There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion
03000000 Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products77200000 Forestry services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Price
Lot distribution rule: The framework is split into two lots: LOT A - Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey LOT B - Tree Planting Density Survey There are no restrictions as to how many lots a supplier can bid for. Suppliers will be invited to bid for all 8 of the geographical areas across Wales for each lot (detailed below) with a chance of being awarded up to a maximum of 5 areas: North East North West Mid North Mid South South West (West) South West (East) South Central South East Please see Invitation to Tender documentation for further information.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Forest Surveys Framework 2026-2030” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
9 Jan 2026, 12:21 GMT
Last source update
20 Apr 2026, 13:14 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 23 Mar 2026
Authority reference
NRW59833
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-001818
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related productsForestry services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602b3 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
Appointment period ends
17 Feb 2026, 13:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
11 Feb 2026, 13:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en, cy
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All documents are available on Bravo eTender Wales:

etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/34048621019B9DC78D0C ↗

For any support in submitting

your tender response please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at [email protected]

A supplier briefing event is planned for FRIDAY 16th JANUARY 2026 at 10:00 hrs via Microsoft Teams as a continuation of previous market engagement. The purpose of this event is to ensure all interested parties have access to the presentation information.

Please confirm your attendance by no later than Thursday 15th January at 11:00 via the e tendering messaging portal.

Timeline

9 Jan 2026 → 20 Apr 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published284 days ago
    9 Jan 2026, 12:21 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by251 days ago
    11 Feb 2026, 13:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends245 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    17 Feb 2026, 13:00 GMT
  4. Assessment summaries sent214 days ago
    20 Mar 2026
  5. Award decision expected by210 days ago
    23 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  6. Contract starts202 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Standstill ends200 days ago
    2 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Latest notice published183 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 13:14 BST

Notice history

6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Jan 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    9 Jan 2026, 12:21 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    24 Mar 2026, 10:18 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    24 Mar 2026, 10:18 GMT
  4. Contract signature expected
    4 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  5. Contract details notice published
    16 Apr 2026, 12:08 BST
    UK7
  6. Contract details notice published
    20 Apr 2026, 13:14 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 9 Jan 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 42 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 5busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 7 Apr 2026

£500,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey1 award
Forest Form SMEVCSE, Furlong Forest Surveys and Consultants LTDSME, Geo Smart Decisions LtdSME, Iwan Meirion ConsultancySMEForest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030 Lot A - Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey4 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months. There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretionceiling above20 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Tree Planting Density Survey1 award
Forest Form SMEVCSE, Furlong Forest Surveys and Consultants LTDSME, Geo Smart Decisions LtdSME, Iwan Meirion ConsultancySMEForest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030 - LOT B - Tree Planting Density Survey4 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months. There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion.ceiling above20 Mar 2026Awarded

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £500,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Forest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030 Lot A - Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey · Forest Form SMEVCSE, Furlong Forest Surveys and Consultants LTDSME, Geo Smart Decisions LtdSME, Iwan Meirion ConsultancySME

    Signed
    7 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    7 Apr 2026 – 6 Apr 2028 · up to 6 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months. There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion
    • Change Inclusion of Lot B

    No agreed KPIs: na

  • Forest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030 - LOT B - Tree Planting Density Survey · Forest Form SMEVCSE, Furlong Forest Surveys and Consultants LTDSME, Geo Smart Decisions LtdSME, Iwan Meirion ConsultancySME

    Signed
    7 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    7 Apr 2026 – 6 Apr 2028 · up to 6 Apr 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 x 12 months. There will be no option to extend once the 4 years has come to an end The decision on whether to use the above options will be at NRW’s discretion
    • Change Inclusion of Lot B

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey4final-stage tenders00—
2 · Tree Planting Density Survey5final-stage tenders00—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Natural Resources Wales

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PBBR-3628-MPRN Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park , Cardiff, Wales, CF10 3NQContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • Forest Form Framework contractorGB-PPON: PGDH-1119-JJMD 70 Commercial Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend , Wales, CF33 6DLContact email
  • Furlong Forest Surveys & Consultants LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PRYT-4796-LRGJ Tremle, Cwrtnewydd, Llanybydder, Wales, SA40 9YHContact email
  • Geo Smart DecisionsFramework contractorGB-PPON: PVXG-5471-TLXP Crud yr Awel, Abergynolwyn, Tywyn, Wales, LL36 9UTContact email
  • Iwan Meirion ConsultancyFramework contractorGB-PPON: PHJZ-9459-HNMW Ystafell Tryweryn, Canolfan Henblas, Bala, Wales, LL23 7AGContact email

Official documents & specifications (6)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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