Nematode Application to Clearfell Sites 2022

A Contract Award Notice
by NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
23.5 month (est.)
Value
£450K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
06 Apr 2022
Delivery
To 26 Mar 2024 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

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

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

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.

Award Detail

1 GMD Forestry (Ruthin)
  • Reference: nrw48814
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £450,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Quality 40.0
PRICE 60.0

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

(WA Ref:120336)

Reference

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