Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0TP
UK
Contact person: Cathryn MacKinlay
Telephone: +44 3000653993
E-mail: cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NRW Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77231000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking to conduct pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety services
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
8 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Arboricultural services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77231000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Arboricultural services
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Chainsaw services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77231000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Chainsaw services
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/05/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking to conduct pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing Arboricultural, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Works
The purpose of this is to share NRW’s planned approach to the new framework agreement and receive feedback from the contractors across Wales. Contractor input is important to NRW, so that we can look to put in place efficient procurement opportunities that work well for everyone.
During this open, pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to attend an online Webinar (2 dates available with the same content) describing our approach and the forthcoming tender.
The dates of this webinar are:
Tuesday 25th March 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Tuesday 8th April 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 am
These webinars will be hosted by Business Wales. Book your place by pasting the URL below into your web browser:
Eng: Business Wales Events Finder - NRW Arboriculture, Chainsaw and Tree Safety Framework event
https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/nrw-arboriculture-chainsaw-and-tree-safety-framework-event/
Cym: Business Wales Events Finder - Digwyddiad fframwaith Garddwriaeth, Llif Cadwyn a Diogelwch Coed CNC
https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/nrw-arboriculture-chainsaw-and-tree-safety-framework-event/
Following the webinars there will be opportunity for some 1:1 face to face or online meetings (on MS Teams) with procurement and project team staff. We are looking to hold these events across Wales. The dates, times and locations will be confirmed following the open webinars and will run through April..
Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148287.
(WA Ref:148287)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2025