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Forest Surveys Framework 2026 - 2030

Natural Resources Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Natural Resources Wales

Buyer Address: Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 3NQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sarah Ryan

Contact Email: sarah.ryan@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Gross: 1200000 GBP
Published
09 Jan 2026, 12:21
Deadline
17 Feb 2026, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
77200000 - Forestry services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Natural Resources Wales is seeking to award a framework agreement for the provision of Forest Surveys across Wales. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) owns and manages approximately 135,000 hectares of land in Wales, ranging from national nature reserves to commercial forests and flood assets. The purpose of the requirement is to provide a range of forest surveys throughout the year. The need for accurate data is essential. We require metrics for evidence (e.g. Audit and certification) and for timber sale purposes. The accuracy of the data collected and confidence in the method used (following UK standards) is key for the downstream use of these metrics, e.g. for sale, valuation or audit purposes. Further information in relation to the requirement is detailed within the Tender documentation.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001818-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Crop Survey (Clearfells & Pre-thin) & Crop Attribute Survey

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

Lot A Status: active

Lot A Value: GBP 500,000

Lot A Value (Gross): GBP 600,000

Lot A Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot A Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot A SME Suitable: Yes

Lot A Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot A Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot Title: Tree Planting Density Survey

Lot Description: Description: Tree Planting Density Survey

Lot B Status: active

Lot B Value: GBP 500,000

Lot B Value (Gross): GBP 600,000

Lot B Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot B Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot B SME Suitable: Yes

Lot B Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot B Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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