Estimated Value
Up to £20,000
Deadline
22 June 2026
10 days remaining
Published
8 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The details of the Contract are specified in the document "Coetiroedd Mawddach Tender.doc". An overview of the Contract is given below: Produce a set of woodland surveys on the Welsh Government woodland estate (approximately 1360 ha), on Ancient Woodland Sites (AWS) and Plantation on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) in the Coed y Brenin area.
Surveys will be completed following a pre-agreed set methodology and reporting style which was originally conducted in 2016 (see the attached “Coetiroedd Mawddach Surveying Methods – June 2026” document and “Coed y Brenin PAWS survey 2016” Excel document). Surveys should update the condition and threats of the AWS and PAWS habitats in relation to the 2016 survey.
Management recommendations for stands should be identified and prioritised, with a particular focus on: Threat removal Silvicultural improvement Management recommendations should be based on best practice woodland restoration with practical considerations of access, suitable machinery, and timeframes for proposed works. As the sites contains significant historic heritage, any physical remains should be documented and considered when recommending work The methodology and survey reporting style must be followed (as detailed in the “Coetiroedd Mawddach Surveying Methods – June 2026” document) including: Site survey work and photography Compilation of the data into GIS or Excel Map and report production (based on the previous survey work in 2016) Surveys should be completed by end of December 2026 and reporting to be provided no later than end of January 2027.
Additional details
The maximum amount of budget for this Tender is £20,000. In your quote please provide details on how many hectares of the proposed survey sites (as detailed in the “Coetiroedd Mawddach Surveying Methods – June 2026” document) you intend to cover in the timeframe and using the methodology stated above.
It should be noted that this work will be completed as part of the Coetiroedd Mawddach National Forest project, funded by the National Forest for Wales. The delivery of the contract will be managed by Natural Resources Wales with input from RSPB and Coed cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales.
Payment for this contract will be made directly from Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA). The successful supplier will therefore need to invoice ENPA directly for the works. Payment details will be included in the Contractor Agreement once the contract is awarded.
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The Welsh Government needs woodland condition surveys across approximately 1,360 hectares of ancient woodland and plantations on ancient woodland sites in the Coed y Brenin area. You'll assess the current health and threats of these woodlands, compare them to a 2016 baseline survey, and recommend practical management actions including threat removal and silvicultural improvements, with particular attention to any historic heritage features.
Requirements
- Must follow the exact methodology and reporting style documented in 'Coetiroedd Mawddach Surveying Methods – June 2026'
- Must be able to conduct field surveys and site photography across approximately 1,360 hectares
- Must compile survey data into GIS or Excel format
- Must produce maps and written reports (templates provided from 2016 survey)
- Must complete all field surveys by 31 December 2026
- Must submit final reports and recommendations by 31 January 2027
- Must have access to or knowledge of the 2016 survey baseline data
- Must understand historic heritage documentation and considerations
- Must invoice Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA) directly, not Welsh Government
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Conduct field surveys across all designated Ancient Woodland Sites (AWS) and Plantation on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) in Coed y Brenin
- Take photographs at survey sites following prescribed methodology
- Assess current condition of woodland habitats and compare to 2016 baseline
- Identify and document current threats to woodland habitats
- Identify and map any physical historic heritage remains within the survey area
- Compile all survey data into GIS or Excel databases
- Produce management recommendations for individual woodland stands, prioritised by:
- Threat removal (e.g. invasive species, disease, damaging land uses)
- Silvicultural improvement (woodland management practices)
- Produce written reports and accompanying maps based on 2016 survey format
- Ensure all management recommendations are practical, considering site access, suitable machinery availability, and realistic timeframes for implementation
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a repeat survey contract — you're not designing new methods, you're following established processes from 2016. Download and read the 'Coetiroedd Mawddach Surveying Methods – June 2026' document thoroughly; this is your instruction manual and non-negotiable.
- 2The budget is fixed at a maximum of £20,000. In your quote, you must be explicit about how many hectares you can realistically survey within this budget and timeframe — don't commit to surveying all 1,360 hectares if you can't. The client wants this clarity upfront.
- 3Payment comes from Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA), not directly from Welsh Government. You'll receive a Contractor Agreement with payment details once you win — make sure your quote specifies you can invoice ENPA and understand any payment terms.
- 4This is part of a larger National Forest project with multiple stakeholders (Natural Resources Wales, RSPB, Woodland Trust, Coed cadw). Expect potential input or feedback from these organisations during delivery, even though NRW manages the contract.
- 5Historic heritage is explicitly flagged as important — don't treat it as an afterthought. If you lack expertise in archaeological or heritage site documentation, consider partnering with or subcontracting to someone who has this knowledge.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have GIS expertise in-house, consider subcontracting the data compilation and mapping phase to a specialist — this is a perfect opportunity to partner with a GIS consultant while you focus on field survey work, which may be your strength.
- This contract explicitly requires you to follow 2016 survey methods and templates. Before bidding, request and thoroughly review those 2016 documents (the Excel survey template and the methodology guide). If the methods are highly technical or unfamiliar, factor in time to upskill or bring in an experienced woodland surveyor as a subcontractor.
- Be realistic about hectare coverage in your quote. It's better to quote for 600 hectares thoroughly completed by the deadline than to promise 1,360 and miss the 31 December 2026 survey completion date or 31 January 2027 reporting deadline. The client will likely favour a manageable scope completed on time over overambitious targets.
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Published
8 June 2026
Submission deadline
22 June 2026
Notice type
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