Green Roof Organisation Certification - Training Course Opportunity

What this is

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, as part of its grant-funded 'Nature's Back in Town' project under the Nature Towns and Cities grant, is offering contractors the opportunity to gain Green Roof Organisation (GRO) certification through a free, in-person one-day training course in Port Talbot. The course is aimed at roofers and landscapers wanting to broaden their practical knowledge of green roofs. Places are limited and allocated first come, first served; the closing date to register interest was 15 May 2026.

Key points

• Free one-day GRO green-roof certification course in Port Talbot
• For roofers and landscapers; places first come, first served
• Registration closed 15 May 2026 (now past)

Who can bid

Roofers or landscapers wishing to gain GRO green-roof certification. Places limited and allocated first come, first served.

How it is scored

Not applicable; this is a free training place offer, not a competitive tender.

Money

The course is free of charge; funded by the Nature Towns and Cities grant. No contract value.

How to submit

Register interest by emailing urbannature@npt.gov.uk with 'GRO training' in the subject line. Closing date to register was Friday 15 May 2026 at 2pm.

Clarifications

Contact m.fowler@npt.gov.uk / urbannature@npt.gov.uk.

Contract period

One-day in-person course, likely late June 2026 (date to be confirmed).

Classification

CPV 45112700 — Landscaping work 45112710 — Landscaping work for green areas45112713 — Landscaping work for roof gardens45262640 — Environmental improvement works77310000 — Planting and maintenance services of green areas WalesBridgend and Neath Port Talbot