Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park , King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
procurement@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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web
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/web
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Body Governed by Public Law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NRW Water Supervision Services FWA 2025-29
Reference number
NRW58326
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NRW require a framework that will facilitate the purchase of additional services that have been identified through continual improvement of the service requirements. The framework is required by NRW to ensure continued access to Supervision, Contract Management and Project Management resource to deliver projects and carry out essential services under the following portfolios:
flood risk management, water resources, reservoir compliance, land stewardship and nature & climate emergency.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Natural Resources Wales undertakes a diverse range of civil engineering works across its various functions. This framework is required to ensure continued access to Supervision, Contract Management and Project Management resource to deliver projects and carry out essential services on but not limited to, the following:
Flood risk management capital schemes and capital maintenance/repair of flood defence structures on main rivers and coastal areas, Reservoirs Act (1975) compliance projects, Hydrometric and telemetry assets construction and capital maintenance/repair, Habitat management and creation and environmental land and water remediation, Fish passage improvements and Major estates infrastructure (e.g. bridges).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 March 2025
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 March 2025
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/COMPLETING THE Invitation To Tender (ITT).
1. Tenderers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
2. Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows:
a. Login to the etendering portal.
b. On the Dashboard go to area for PQQs/ITTs open to all suppliers.
c. Click on the number next to ITT_115266
d. Click on the down arrow next to filter box and select ITT Descriptions
e. In operator box select “contains” and in the value box type title of contract or reference number and click on search
f. Click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page.
3. Once you have expressed your interest, the ITT_115266 will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and where you can construct your reply as instructed.
4. For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147843
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
In order for bidder's to submit a compliant bid, a Non-Core CB proposal along with the tender response will need to be submitted.
The Non-Core CB proposal will not be evaluated as part of the tender; however the successful bidder(s) will be required to implement the CB proposals once agreed with NRW.
(WA Ref:147843)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom