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Electricity & Underground Utilities Support Services Framework 2025

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 Email: megan.hughes@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Gross: 1200000 GBP
Published
12 Aug 2025, 07:57
Deadline
15 Sep 2025, 16:00
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

Tender notice for the Electricity & Underground Utilities Support Services Framework 2025

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047827-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: North Wales

Lot Description: Services to facilitate safe working practices when conducting operations within the proximity of overhead power lines and underground utilities in North Wales.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-10-30T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot Title: South Wales

Lot Description: Services to facilitate safe working practices when conducting operations within the proximity of overhead power lines and underground utilities in South Wales.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 500,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 599,999

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-10-30T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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