Forest Infrastructure Construction & Maintenance Framework 2027

This tender closed on 21 October 2026.

Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Value
£40,000,000
Closed
21 October 2026
Where
Cardiff, Wales
Type
Sets up a framework (suppliers apply to join)

In plain English

Natural Resources Wales is looking for construction and maintenance contractors to build and maintain forest infrastructure across Wales. This is a framework agreement split into 4 geographical regions (North, Mid, South West, and South Central/South East Wales), with a total estimated budget of £40 million.

What the buyer wants

• Build and maintain forest infrastructure including primary and secondary roads, pathways, bridges, drainage systems, and associated structures across your assigned geographical lot • Provide maintenance and repair services to keep forest infrastructure in safe working condition • Deliver services across the entire calendar year with capacity to respond to emergency repairs

Lots

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: Most small businesses will struggle with this contract because it requires significant upfront investment in equipment, teams, and insurance, plus the capacity to cover an entire geographical region with 24/7 availability. The £40 million framework size strongly favours established civil engineering firms with substantial turnover, multiple teams, and proven delivery on large infrastructure projects.

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