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Published 16 Apr 2025, 14:17 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034

Official notice

Authority: Natural Resources Wales (Central government)

Open framework scheme3 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitableMax 2 lots to bidMax 2 lots per supplier
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77) Delivery: Wales (UKL)
Framework ceiling (notional)£20,000,000envelope for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 3 Sept 2025awarded 1 Dec 2025
Awarded to CAMDDWR CONTRACTORS CYF +15 more3 awards
Framework period 8 yrsends 28 Oct 2033 · up to 30 Sept 2034 with extensions · starts 30 Oct 2025

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Contract Details Notice for the NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034

CPV: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services · Excavating and earthmoving work · Scrub-removal work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places
up to 93 suppliers · 12 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (0.1 per place) · 16 appointed
Framework period
8 yrs · up to 8 yrs 11 mo from 30 Oct 2025
Scheme runs until
5 Jan 2034
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
n/a
Published description of the framework

Direct award based on set criteria and mini competition

Call-offs published through it4

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 (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 2 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1GroundworksAwardedRenewal 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£14,000,000

This Lot is for the skilful manipulation of peat and other wetland soil types with tracked excavators. A range of restoration techniques are required, including raising and stabilising water levels, re-vegetating of bare peat, stopping peat erosion and cutting of dominant vegetation on Welsh Peatlands. The methods proposed relate to un-forested and afforested upland blanket bog and lowland bogs and fens.

Contract period: 30 Oct 2025 – 28 Oct 2033 (8 yrs) · up to 30 Sept 2034 with extensionsValue: £14,000,000 exc. VAT · £16,800,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extension options published
45112000 Excavating and earthmoving work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Lot #2Vegetation / Scrub ManagementAwarded 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£4,000,000

This framework Lot includes both chemical treatment and manual removal of scrub across often large open areas of peatland. NPAP require a flexible and skilled contractor base to carry all aspects of the works which includes to remove any encroaching scrub and tree species from the areas of deep peat that have managed to establish as a result of the damaged hydrology. The management of deciduous and coniferous tree species will prevent further drying of the peat body.

Contract period: 30 Oct 2025 – 28 Oct 2033 (8 yrs)Value: £4,000,000 exc. VAT · £4,799,998 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
45111220 Scrub-removal work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As detailed in the ITT

Lot #3Peatland DevelopmentAwarded 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,000,000

This lot is a development lot for those contractors that are skilled machine operators but may have not had any direct experience of working on peatlands. The aim of this lot is to develop the market and provide training and dedicated contract management of works in order to upskill contractors for working on peatlands.

Contract period: 30 Oct 2025 – 28 Oct 2033 (8 yrs)Value: £2,000,000 exc. VAT · £2,400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
45112000 Excavating and earthmoving work77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural 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

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
1 · Groundworks50%50%
2 · Vegetation / Scrub Management50%50%
3 · Peatland Development50%50%
Lot distribution rule: suppliers are able to bid for EITHER Lot 1 or Lot 3, not both. Suppliers are able to also bid for Lot 2 as required. Suppliers are able to bid for any number of geographical sublots in each main lot. The number of suppliers that NRW intends to appoint for each Lot in each framework within the Open Framework 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 1A - North Wales Groundworks - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15 Lot 1B - Mid Wales Groundworks - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15 Lot 1C - South Wales Groundworks - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15 Lot 2A - North Wales Scrub - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15 Lot 2B - Mid Wales Scrub - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15 Lot 2C - South Wales Scrub - F1=5, F2=10, F3=15 Lot 3 - All Wales Peatland Development - F1=2, F2=3, F3=3
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 5 points.
  • “NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 93 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
Open framework scheme
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
Unspecified in notice
First published
16 Apr 2025, 14:17 BST
Last source update
30 Jan 2026, 09:04 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 15 Oct 2025
Authority reference
NRW59101
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-042167
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural servicesExcavating and earthmoving workScrub-removal work
Delivery area
Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050420 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
3 Sept 2025, 17:00 BST
Clarification deadline
22 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en, cy
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · n/a
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ↗

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/COMPLETING THE Invitation To Tender (ITT).

  1. Tenderers should register on the eTendering portal etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ↗
  2. Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows:

a. Login to the etendering portal.

b. On the Dashboard go to area for PQQs/ITTs open to all suppliers.

c. Click on the number next to either ITT_118671, 118672, 118673

d. Click on the down arrow next to filter box and select ITT Descriptions

e. In operator box select “contains” and in the value box type title of contract or reference number and click on search

f. Click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page.

  1. Once you have expressed your interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and where you can construct your reply as instructed.
  2. For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at [email protected]

Timeline

16 Apr 2025 → 30 Jan 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    16 Apr 2025, 14:17 BST
  2. Market engagement
    28 May 2025, 23:59 BST

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  3. Next notice expected
    2 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published
    22 Jul 2025, 16:49 BST
  5. Clarification questions by
    22 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    3 Sept 2025, 17:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by365 days ago
    15 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  8. Contract starts351 days ago
    30 Oct 2025
  9. Assessment summaries sent319 days ago
    1 Dec 2025
  10. Standstill ends295 days ago
    24 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  11. Latest notice published259 days ago
    30 Jan 2026, 09:04 GMT

Notice history

13 events · 8 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Apr 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    16 Apr 2025, 14:17 BST
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    16 Apr 2025, 16:36 BST
    UK2
  3. Pipeline notice published
    17 Apr 2025, 08:56 BST
    UK1
  4. Pipeline notice published
    29 Apr 2025, 09:03 BST
    UK1
  5. Procurement method changed
    29 Apr 2025, 09:03 BST
  6. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    29 Apr 2025, 09:06 BST
    UK2
  7. Tender notice published
    22 Jul 2025, 16:49 BST
    UK4
  8. Status changed to active
    22 Jul 2025, 16:49 BST
  9. Deadline published: 3 Sept 2025, 17:00 BST
    22 Jul 2025, 16:49 BST
  10. Contract award notice published
    15 Dec 2025, 10:54 GMT
    UK6
  11. Status changed to complete
    15 Dec 2025, 10:54 GMT
  12. Contract signature expected
    2 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  13. Contract details notice published
    30 Jan 2026, 09:04 GMT
    UK7
Published amendments (2)

Changes have been made to the type of Category and dates of start and end of Framework

Amendments to extension options

Routine re-releases (8)
  • 2025-04: 5 releases · 16 Apr 2025, 29 Apr 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 163 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 1212 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 3latest 30 Dec 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Groundworks1 award
CAMDDWR CONTRACTORS CYFSME, CWM AGRICULTURAL LIMITEDSME, Chris HolgateSME, Gwyn Roberts a’I Gwmni Cyf SME, Net ZeroSME, Owen Environmental LtdSME +2 more5 Jan 2026 – 5 Jan 2034£14,000,0001 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · Vegetation / Scrub Management1 award
A J BUTLER CONTRACTING LIMITEDSME, CAMDDWR CONTRACTORS CYFSME, CWM AGRICULTURAL LIMITEDSME, JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LTDSME, Kehoe Countryside LtdSME, Spencer Environmental Care Associates +2 moreLot 2 - Vegetation Management5 Jan 2026 – 5 Jan 2034£4,000,0001 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 3 · Peatland Development1 award
Aaron PugheSME, G T Jones Contracting LtdSME5 Jan 2026 – 5 Jan 2034£2,000,0001 Dec 2025Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Groundworks12final-stage tenders120—
2 · Vegetation / Scrub Management11final-stage tenders110—
3 · Peatland Development8final-stage tenders80—

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

16 commercial parties on the notice
  • A.J Butler ContractingFramework contractorGB-PPON: PMZL-7227-HHQJ Marcholws, Peniel, Wales, SA32 7AAContact email
  • Aaron PugheFramework contractorGB-PPON: PWVV-4497-ZLHP Maes Haul, Holywell, Wales, CH8 9DHContact email
  • Camddwr Contractors CyfFramework contractorGB-PPON: PCPT-4445-CJJT Gorsfawr, Bronant , Aberystywth, Wales, SY23 4JAContact email
  • Chris HolgateFramework contractorGB-PPON: PNHY-3728-WYGQ Pikeley Fields Farm, Skipton, North West, BD23 3UJContact email
  • Cwm AgriculturalFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJXL-3899-VJDP 1 Aman Place, , Aberdare, , Wales, CF44 6PE Contact email
  • GT JonesFramework contractorGB-PPON: PBVR-2434-HXCY Ty Mawr Farm, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1SYContact email
  • Gwyn Roberts a’I Gwmni Cyf Framework contractorGB-PPON: PBXW-3881-MXVN Dolhendre Isa, Llanuwchllyn, Y Bala, Wales, LL23 7TDContact email
  • Jimmy Hughes ServicesFramework contractorGB-PPON: PYTQ-8353-CDLL Dolswydd, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells, Wales, LD1 5UBContact email
  • Kehoe CountrysideFramework contractorGB-PPON: PHGJ-3319-LYWH Tyddyn Isaf, Tal Y Bont, Bangor, Wales, LL57 3YEContact email
  • Making TraxFramework contractorGB-PPON: PGTT-4778-QBYZ Stone House, Bwlch Y Cibau, Llanfyllin, Wales, SY22 5LHContact email
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  • Net Zero (North)Framework contractorGB-PPON: PXRZ-3549-PMHR 60 Station View, Skipton, Yorkshire & Humber, BD23 1TGContact email
  • Owen EnvironmentalFramework contractorGB-PPON: PVRM-4462-VYWJ Penmaenucha farm, Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Wales, LL40 1YDContact email
  • Spencer QuantumFramework contractorGB-PPON: PWBT-9763-QMCG Parcu Farm, Penrhiwllan, , Llandysul, Wales, SA44 5NWContact email
  • Terra FirmaFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZBY-1651-MPXR Mount Pleasant Farm Haslingden , Accrington, North West, BB5 3SNContact email
  • Tirwedd Sustainable Garden and Tree Services LLPFramework contractorGB-PPON: PMDH-5575-NDWL 113 Cilmaengwyn Road, Ynysmeudwy, Wales, SA8 4QNContact email
  • Wildbanks ConservationFramework contractorGB-PPON: PQCB-2336-XJHJ Bank House Farm, The Trench, Ellesmere, West Midlands, SY12 9DRContact email

Official documents & specifications (16)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

Show 4 more notices
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender