Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-129045
Published by:: Natural Resources Wales
Authority ID:: AA0110
Publication date:: 10 February 2023
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: 01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

River Restoration Services including creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing, in-channel actions including small scale weir/hard revetment removals, gravel and boulder introduction, brash revetment works. Creation/improvement of floodplain habitats (scrapes/ponds). INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) Control including Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knot Weed, Giant Hog Weed and American Skunk Cabbage. Manual channel debris clearance. CPV: 45246200, 77312000, 45111213, 45246200, 45342000, 03450000, 77310000, 14212100, 92534000, 92530000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 0TP

Contact person: Cathryn Mackinlay

Telephone: +44 7929583740

E-mail: cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local agency/office

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

River Restoration and Invasive Non-Native Species Control All Wales Framework Agreement

Reference number: 100710

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45246200

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lotting strategy to be confirmed in tender documents

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

River Restoration

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45246200

45342000

03450000

77310000

14212100

92534000

92530000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

Main site or place of performance:

All of Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NRW is carrying out pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in river restoration, river management, and INNS control with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in Spring 2023. The procurement will be for a River Restoration and INNS Control framework for all of Wales which will support delivery of various large scale projects including 4RiversforLIFE project, NRW’s River Restoration programme and ‘business as usual’ spend including fisheries and flood risk management operations.

The projects will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the Welsh rivers by improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality. This will be delivered by working with local communities, landowners and contractors.

The forthcoming works are to be delivered across Wales to improve the conditions of rivers for multiple target species through multiple actions including:-

-Creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing and tree planting

-Introduction of gravel, boulders, woody debris, soft revetment

-Removal of small weirs or culverts

-Removal of hard bank revetment.

-Creation of log pile otter holts.

Land management improvement through the following interventions

-On-farm improvements to draining and pipework

-Installation of mains and natural water supply troughs

-Yard works including concrete work, hard-coring gateways, roof water guttering, grey water harvesting

-INNS (Invasive Species Control)

NOTE THIS WORK WILL BE FURTHER SUB-DIVIDED INTO SMALLER GEOGRAPHICAL SUB-LOTS IN THE TENDER

NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 10th February 2023 and 9th March 2023.

Contractors operating across Wales are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities in their local areas. Contractor input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties.

During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:-

-Attend a face to face meeting with NRW Procurement (various locations available)

-Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff

To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact

cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.

II.2.14) Additional information

To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact

cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) Control and Manual Channel Clearance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77312000

45111213

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

Main site or place of performance:

Welsh Rivers

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot will include:

Management of invasive non-native plant species (typically Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed and American Skunk Cabbage). Manual river restoration works such as blockage removal and creation of log piles.

Manual river channel maintenance activities to ensure clear passage of flow in the channel including vegetation management using hand tools, manual removal of blockages, rubbish and debris.

NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 10th February 2023 and 9th March 2023.

NOTE THIS WORK WILL BE FURTHER SUB-DIVIDED INTO SMALLER GEOGRAPHICAL SUB-LOTS IN THE TENDER

During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:-

-Attend a face to face meeting with NRW Procurement (various locations available)

-Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff

To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact

cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.

II.2.14) Additional information

To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact

cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

10/03/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129045.

(WA Ref:129045)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

10/02/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
92530000	Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services	Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
45342000	Erection of fencing	Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
14212100	Pebbles and gravel	Granules, chippings, stone powder, pebbles, gravel, broken and crushed stone, stone mixtures, sand-gravel mixtures and other aggregates
77310000	Planting and maintenance services of green areas	Horticultural services
45246200	Riverbank protection works	River regulation and flood control works
45111213	Site-clearance work	Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
03450000	Tree-nursery products	Forestry and logging products
77312000	Weed-clearance services	Planting and maintenance services of green areas
92534000	Wildlife preservation services	Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1017	Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022	Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015	Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013	Conwy and Denbighshire
1020	East Wales
1023	Flintshire and Wrexham
1016	Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012	Gwynedd
1011	Isle of Anglesey
1021	Monmouthshire and Newport
1024	Powys
1014	South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018	Swansea
1000	WALES
1010	West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

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No further information has been uploaded.

River Restoration and Invasive Non-Native Species Control All Wales Framework Agreement

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Prior information notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.2) Joint procurement

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.14) Additional information

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

Coding

Commodity categories

Delivery locations

Alert region restrictions

About the buyer

Further information