Planning

Wetland Harvester (Pistenbully): Driver, Storage & Maintenance Framework Agreement

  • Natural Resources Wales

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-000857

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-042c22

Published 10 January 2024, 4:13pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 0TP

Email

naomi.hammond@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3000653000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Wetland Harvester (Pistenbully): Driver, Storage & Maintenance Framework Agreement

Reference number

108201

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Provision of driver, storage and light maintenance of Wetland Harvester (PistenBully)

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £200,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
  • 34113200 - All-terrain vehicles
  • 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance

Mid to South Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NRW is intending to award a 4 year Framework Agreement contract commencing 01 August 2024 to a Contractor that can supply two Drivers to operate a Wetland Harvester (PistenBully) and attachments. The Contractor will also need to provide undercover storage, carryout routine maintenance and transport the machine between sites of operation and the storage facility. Operative training will be arranged by NRW if required.

The PistenBully machine will play a key role in the restoration works for NRW and partners - the control of a dominant plant species: Purple moor grass (Molinea caerulea)

along with some sedge and other biomass, at sites which are predominantly SAC (Special Areas of Conservation) and peatland restoration sites.

This PistenBully is a self-propelled, compact, low ground pressure, tracked machine which carries a range of implements for cutting and harvesting wetland vegetation, chipping timber and herbicide application, as detailed below and described in the enclosed specification documents.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

19 February 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Operative training will be arranged and paid for by NRW if required.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137900.

(WA Ref:137900)