Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

NRW63527

Description

This is a tender notice for the Forest Infrastructure Construction & Maintenance Framework 2027. This framework will cover the whole of Wales and be split into 4 geographical lots.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £40,000,000 excluding VAT
• £48,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Lot constraints

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 3

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Suppliers are able to bid for 3 out of the 4 lots, but will only be awarded a place on a maximum of 2 lots. Suppliers will note their preference in order, in the Open ITT Bidders Response document

Not the same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. North Wales

Description

Primary and Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services - North Wales

Lot value (estimated)

• £11,200,000 excluding VAT
• £13,440,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
• Possible extension to 14 June 2031
• 4 years, 5 months, 11 days

Description of possible extension:

Duration

Contract locations

• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Mid Wales

Description

Primary and Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services - Mid Wales

Lot value (estimated)

• £13,200,000 excluding VAT
• £15,840,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
• Possible extension to 3 June 2031
• 4 years, 5 months

Description of possible extension:

Duration

Contract locations

• UKL24 - Powys
• UKL14 - South West Wales

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. South West Wales

Description

Primary and Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services - South West Wales

Lot value (estimated)

• £11,200,000 excluding VAT
• £13,440,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
• Possible extension to 3 June 2031
• 4 years, 5 months

Description of possible extension:

Duration

Contract locations

• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL18 - Swansea

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. South Central & South East Wales

Description

Primary and Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services - South Central & South East Wales

Lot value (estimated)

• £4,400,000 excluding VAT
• £5,280,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
• Possible extension to 3 June 2031
• 4 years, 5 months

Description of possible extension:

Duration

Contract locations

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL15 - Central Valleys
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

26

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Prices are determined by framework rates. Call off's from this framework will be by both direct award (under £50K) and mini competition (over £50k).

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. North Wales

Lot 2. Mid Wales

Lot 3. South West Wales

Lot 4. South Central & South East Wales

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

9 October 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

21 October 2026, 5:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

Project Ref: 63527

ITT Ref: 127346

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• Welsh
• English

Award decision date (estimated)

14 December 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

Natural Resources Wales

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-3628-MPRN

Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

United Kingdom

Email: megan.hughes [at] cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Website: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

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