Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0TP
Contact
Cathryn Mackinlay
cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7929583740
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
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
River Restoration and Invasive Non-Native Species Control All Wales Framework Agreement
Reference number
100710
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) Control and Manual Channel Clearance
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 45111213 - Site-clearance work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Welsh Rivers
two.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.
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.
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.
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact
cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
River Restoration
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 14212100 - Pebbles and gravel
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services
- 92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
All of Wales
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact
cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 March 2023
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
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=129045.
(WA Ref:129045)