Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022

Concepts

• cardiff
• forestry services
• wales
• nematode application operations
• nematode application
• forest sites
• application of microscopic nematodes
• application of nematodes
• clearfell sites
• nrw

Location

Operations have historically focussed around Mid and North Wales (Tywi, Hafren, Brechfa, Clocaenog), but may be expanded across Wales

Description

NRW is seeking to award a framework to cover the whole of Wales to provide Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites. The work will be carried out in the Forestry environment and will include the application of microscopic nematodes to clearfelled tree stumps on restock coupes in Wales, prior to restocking

Total Quantity or Scope

Forest Operations need to procure a service for 2 years, to support Nematode Application Operations throughout Wales. This operation is part of the NRW Integrated Pest Management strategy of Crop protection, to protect establishing crops from Hylobius weevil damage. The pine weevil Hylobius abietis is a common cause of mortality in young conifers used to restock forest sites after clearfelling, the service involves the application of nematodes for the biological control of weevil larvae.

Renewal Options

possible extension of 8 months

CPV Codes

• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 03440000 - Forestry products
• 77231000 - Forestry management services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/COMPLETING THE ITT. 1. Tenderers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk 2. Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows: a. Login to the etendering portal. b. Select ITT_91107 c. Select ITT's Open to all suppliers d. Access the listing relating to the contract ITT: itt_91107 and view details. e. Click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left hand side of the page. 3. 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. 4. For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk (WA Ref:57550) NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115635 (WA Ref:115635) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.