Conifer clearance Dolgwartheg

What this is

Conifer regeneration felling and clearance on a 6.7 hectare Welsh Government woodland estate near Dolgellau to enable reversion to broadleaf woodland. Work includes felling non-native self-seeded conifers (excluding Scots pine) ranging from saplings to large trees, with options for leaving deadwood, ringbarking, or chipping brash while minimizing damage to native trees and botanical features.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 07 September 2026 at 17:00; estimated award date 14 September 2026.
• Work scope: 6.7 hectare conifer clearance on Welsh Government woodland estate near Dolgellau (Grid ref SH765194) to enable broadleaf woodland reversion.
• Bidders must review and comply with five mandatory additional documents: ITQ Dolgwartheg, NRW Welfare Standard, NRW Forestry Contractor Environmental Awareness v6, First Aid Standard for Welsh Government Woodland Estate, and FCMS028 biosecurity guidance.
• Felling must minimize damage to native trees and avoid botanical features (lichen, bryophytes); Scots pine must be left standing.
• Submission via Sell2Wales portal; documents available only after registering interest on the portal.

Who can bid

No specific eligibility criteria stated in the notice; additional documents (including NRW Welfare Standard, NRW Forestry Contractor Environmental Awareness v6, First Aid Standard, and biosecurity guidance) must be reviewed for qualification requirements.

How to submit

Tenders must be submitted by 07 September 2026 at 17:00. Documents must be obtained and submitted via the Sell2Wales website (https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=169152). Completed tenders returned to RSPB Wales, Castlebridge 3, 5-19 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9AB.

Classification

CPV 77000000 — Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services WalesGwynedd