Official UK procurement notice
NRW Arb and Chainsaw Framework
Authority: Natural Resources Wales (Central government)
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNRW Arb and Chainsaw All Wales Framework Agreement
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 30 Jan 2029, 23:59 GMT.
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 may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 64 suppliers · 15 bids on the busiest of 8 lots (0.2 per place) · 31 appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 30 Oct 2025
Published description of the framework
Day rates as per framework documents apply to any direct awards.
Direct awards can be made up to £25K
Mini-competition must be run for call-offs >£25K
- Call-off Contract from NRW118345 Arboriculture, Chainsaw & Tree Safety Framework (Lot 8 South East Wales Chainsaw) - JHSE09 chainsaw safety works · Natural Resources Wales · 15 Oct 2026
- Call-off Contract from NRW118345 Arboriculture, Chainsaw & Tree Safety Framework (Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw) - Mid North East North Chainsaw Contract · Natural Resources Wales · 5 Oct 2026
- Call-off Contract from NRW118017 Arboriculture, Chainsaw & Tree Safety Framework - Moel yr Henfaes (Berwyn SSSI) conifer removal contract · Natural Resources Wales · 5 Oct 2026
Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 8 lots carries the same published figure, £1,000,000: 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 #1North Wales Arboriculture ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
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.
- Economic & financial standing
As contained in tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
As contained in tender documents
Lot #2North Wales Chainsaw ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Chainsaw Services in North Wales
- Economic & financial standing
As in tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
As in tender documents
Lot #3Mid Wales Arboriculture ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Arboriculture Services in Mid Wales
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in tender documents
Lot #4Mid Wales Chainsaw ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Chainsaw Services in Mid Wales
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in tender documents
Lot #5South West Wales Arboriculture ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Arboriculture Services in South West Wales
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in tender documents
Lot #6South West Wales Chainsaw ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Chainsaw Services in South West Wales
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in tender documents
Lot #7South East-Central Wales Arboriculture ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Arboriculture Services in South East-Central Wales
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in tender documents
Lot #8South East-Central Wales Chainsaw ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Chainsaw Services in South East-Central Wales
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in tender documents
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality
- Price
- 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.
- “NRW Arb and Chainsaw Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 64 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
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 the vehicle
- 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
- Yes · next expected 30 Jan 2029
- First published
- 16 Feb 2026, 16:53 GMT
- Last source update
- 13 Apr 2026, 16:32 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 20 Oct 2025
- Authority reference
59656- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-038224- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b17Find a Tender
- Risks
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
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 22 Aug 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
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Timeline
8 Jul 2025 → 13 Apr 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published8 Jul 2025, 12:49 BST
- Clarification questions by22 Aug 2025, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by361 days ago20 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts352 days ago30 Oct 2025
- Assessment summaries sent246 days ago13 Feb 2026
- Standstill ends233 days ago25 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published186 days ago13 Apr 2026, 16:32 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Jul 2025- Tender notice published8 Jul 2025, 12:49 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published16 Feb 2026, 16:53 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published24 Feb 2026, 15:43 GMTUK6
- Contract signature expected26 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published13 Apr 2026, 16:32 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£1,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 8 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 8 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · North Wales Arboriculture Services1 award | |||
| ALFA Tree ServicesSME, Back of the Woods Tree Surgery and ForestrySME, EDWARDS WOODLAND SERVICES LTDSME, Forest Tree Surgery and Grounds Maintenance LimitedSME, Gwasanaethau Coed HGH Tree Services SME, Gwasanaethau Coed Tomos Pierce Tree ServicesSME +2 moreNRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030Amended: This is a change to the standstill period. The standstill period has been extended to Monday 2nd March 2026. This is to enable unsuccessful suppliers time to consider their feedback. | ceiling above | 13 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · North Wales Chainsaw Services1 award | |||
| ALFA Tree ServicesSME, Forest Tree Surgery and Grounds Maintenance LimitedSME, Gwasanaethau Coed HGH Tree Services SME, Gwasanaethau Coed Tomos Pierce Tree ServicesSME, Kehoe Countryside LtdSME, Nant Conwy Tree ServicesSME +1 moreNRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029 - LOT 2 NORTH WALES CHAINSAW 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030Amended: This is a change to the standstill period. The standstill period has been extended to Monday 2nd March 2026. This is to enable unsuccessful suppliers time to consider their feedback. | ceiling above | 13 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Mid Wales Arboriculture Services1 award | |||
| ARBCORE LTDSME, Arbfocus Ltd, Dyfi Tree CareSME, JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LTDSME, LAMPETER TREE SERVICES LTDSME, Thistle & Birch ForestrySMENRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029 - LOT 3 MID WALES ARB 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030Amended: This is a change to the standstill period. The standstill period has been extended to Monday 2nd March 2026. This is to enable unsuccessful suppliers time to consider their feedback. | ceiling above | 13 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Mid Wales Chainsaw Services1 award | |||
| ARBCORE LTDSME, Arbfocus Ltd, Dyfi Tree CareSME, JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LTDSME, LAMPETER TREE SERVICES LTDSME, TWIG Woodland Management LtdSME +1 moreNRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029 - NRW LOT 4 MID WALES CHAINSAW1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030Amended: This is a change to the standstill period. The standstill period has been extended to Monday 2nd March 2026. This is to enable unsuccessful suppliers time to consider their feedback. | ceiling above | 13 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · South West Wales Arboriculture Services1 award | |||
| M & D ServicesSME, The Arb TeamSME, WR LloydSMENRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029 - LOT 5 SOUTH WEST WALES ARB1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030Amended: This is a change to the standstill period. The standstill period has been extended to Monday 2nd March 2026. This is to enable unsuccessful suppliers time to consider their feedback. | ceiling above | 13 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · South West Wales Chainsaw Services1 award | |||
| M & D ServicesSME, The Arb TeamSMENRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029 - LOT 6 SOUTH WEST CHAINSAW1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030Amended: This is a change to the standstill period. The standstill period has been extended to Monday 2nd March 2026. This is to enable unsuccessful suppliers time to consider their feedback. | ceiling above | 13 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · South East-Central Wales Arboriculture Services1 award | |||
| Bamfield Tree ServicesSME, Beacons Tree ServicesSME, CHAPEL TREE SERVICES LTDSME, ECOVIGOUR LIMITEDSME, FLS Tree Care LTDSME, Greenworks Tree Surgery LtdSME +3 moreNRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029 - LOT 7 SOUTH EAST AND CENTRAL ARB1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030Amended: This is a change to the standstill period. The standstill period has been extended to Monday 2nd March 2026. This is to enable unsuccessful suppliers time to consider their feedback. | ceiling above | 13 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · South East-Central Wales Chainsaw Services1 award | |||
| Beacons Tree ServicesSME, CHAPEL TREE SERVICES LTDSME, CWM AGRICULTURAL LIMITEDSME, Edwood Tree Care LtdSME, Gerald PooleSME, Greenworks Tree Surgery LtdSME +2 moreNRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework 2025-2029 - Lot 8 SOUTH EAST AND CENTRAL Chain1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2030Amended: This is a change to the standstill period. The standstill period has been extended to Monday 2nd March 2026. This is to enable unsuccessful suppliers time to consider their feedback. | ceiling above | 13 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
All 8 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Lot 1 North Wales Arboriculture · ALFA Tree ServicesSME, Back of the Woods Tree Surgery and ForestrySME, EDWARDS WOODLAND SERVICES LTDSME, Forest Tree Surgery and Grounds Maintenance LimitedSME, Gwasanaethau Coed HGH Tree Services SME, Gwasanaethau Coed Tomos Pierce Tree ServicesSME +2 more
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030
- Status
- active
Lot 2 North Wales Chainsaw · ALFA Tree ServicesSME, Forest Tree Surgery and Grounds Maintenance LimitedSME, Gwasanaethau Coed HGH Tree Services SME, Gwasanaethau Coed Tomos Pierce Tree ServicesSME, Kehoe Countryside LtdSME, Nant Conwy Tree ServicesSME +1 more
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030
- Status
- active
Lot 3 Mid Wales Arboriculture · ARBCORE LTDSME, Arbfocus Ltd, Dyfi Tree CareSME, JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LTDSME, LAMPETER TREE SERVICES LTDSME, Thistle & Birch ForestrySME
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030
- Status
- active
Lot 4 Mid Wales Chainsaw · ARBCORE LTDSME, Arbfocus Ltd, Dyfi Tree CareSME, JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LTDSME, LAMPETER TREE SERVICES LTDSME, TWIG Woodland Management LtdSME +1 more
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030
- Status
- active
Lot 5 South West Wales Arboriculture · M & D ServicesSME, The Arb TeamSME, WR LloydSME
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030
- Status
- active
Lot 6 South West Chainsaw · M & D ServicesSME, The Arb TeamSME
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030
- Status
- active
Lot 7 South East/Central Arboriculture · Bamfield Tree ServicesSME, Beacons Tree ServicesSME, CHAPEL TREE SERVICES LTDSME, ECOVIGOUR LIMITEDSME, FLS Tree Care LTDSME, Greenworks Tree Surgery LtdSME +3 more
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030
- Status
- active
Lot 8 South East/Central Chainsaw · Beacons Tree ServicesSME, CHAPEL TREE SERVICES LTDSME, CWM AGRICULTURAL LIMITEDSME, Edwood Tree Care LtdSME, Gerald PooleSME, Greenworks Tree Surgery LtdSME +2 more
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2030
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · North Wales Arboriculture Services | 11final-stage tenders | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2 · North Wales Chainsaw Services | 14final-stage tenders | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Mid Wales Arboriculture Services | 7final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Mid Wales Chainsaw Services | 8final-stage tenders | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 · South West Wales Arboriculture Services | 4final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 · South West Wales Chainsaw Services | 14final-stage tenders | 14 | 0 | — |
| 7 · South East-Central Wales Arboriculture Services | 15final-stage tenders | 12 | 0 | — |
| 8 · South East-Central Wales Chainsaw Services | 8final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
31 commercial parties on the notice- ALFA Tree ServicesFramework contractor
- Arbcore LtdFramework contractor
- Arbfocus LtdFramework contractor
- Back of the Woods Tree Surgery and ForestryFramework contractor
- Bamfield Tree ServicesFramework contractor
- Beacons Tree ServicesFramework contractor
- Chapel Tree Services Framework contractor
- Cwm Agricultural LtdFramework contractor
- Dyfi Tree CareFramework contractor
- Ecovigour LtdFramework contractor
Show 21 more suppliers
- Edwards Woodland Services LtdFramework contractor
- Edwood Tree Care LtdFramework contractor
- FLS Tree Care LtdFramework contractor
- Forest Tree Surgery & Grounds Maintenance LimitedFramework contractor
- G Poole Forestry ServicesFramework contractor
- Greenworks Tree Surgery LtdFramework contractor
- Gwasanaethau Coed HGH Tree Services Framework contractor
- Gwasanaethau Coed Tomos Pierce Tree Services Framework contractor
- Jimmy Hughes Services LtdFramework contractor
- Kehoe Countryside LtdFramework contractor
- Lampeter Tree ServicesFramework contractor
- M&D ServicesFramework contractor
- Nant Conwy Tree ServicesFramework contractor
- Pitchford Tree ServicesFramework contractor
- RSS Infrastructure LtdFramework contractor
- TWIG Woodland Management LtdFramework contractor
- Teign Trees and Landscapes South West LimitedFramework contractor
- The Arb TeamFramework contractor
- Thistle and Birch ForestryFramework contractor
- Tir a Choed LtdFramework contractor
- WR & R LloydFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (27)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- Technical specifications Available in tender pack
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