Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0TP
cmss@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
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Diving Services Framework 2022 (Lot 5)
Reference number
83617
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98363000 - Diving services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Assistant surveyor
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98363000 - Diving services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
An experienced diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. A scientific diver with biological knowledge - not to be confused with commercial divers who may be an experienced diver but have no biological expertise/knowledge nor training in biological field survey techniques. Able to assist experienced surveyors, carry out videography, targeted sample collection, and surveys where less taxonomic skills are required such as seagrass surveys.
Requirement: Typically 10-20 person days per annum.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
7 March 2022
End date
6 March 2024
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2022/S 000-006275
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
83617
Lot No
5
Title
Assistant surveyor
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
22 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Marine EcoSol
21 Brynteg,
Beaumaris
LL588HF
Telephone
+44 7868705017
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd.
Quarrybank Cottage, Harehope Quarry
Frosterley
DL132SG
Telephone
+44 7813786503
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC14 - Durham CC
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST / COMPLETING THE ITT
i) Suppliers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
ii) Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows
a) login to the eTendering portal
b) select ITT'
c) select 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers'
d) access the listing relating to the contract (itt_83617 "Diving Services Framework 2022") and view details
e) click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page
iii) Once you have expressed interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and view documents and where you can construct your reply as instructed. You must then publish your reply using the publish button.
iv) For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 0112470 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk.
(WA Ref:139967)
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
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 98363000 - Diving services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
An experienced diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. A scientific diver with biological knowledge - not to be confused with commercial divers who may be an experienced diver but have no biological expertise/knowledge nor training in biological field survey techniques. Able to assist experienced surveyors, carry out videography, targeted sample collection, and surveys where less taxonomic skills are required such as seagrass surveys.
Requirement: Typically 10-20 person days per annum.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
7 March 2022
End date
6 March 2025
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£300,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd.
Harehope Quarry, Frosterley
Bishop Auckland
DL132SG
Telephone
+44 7813786503
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Marine EcoSol
21 Brynteg,
Beaumaris
LL588HF
Telephone
+44 7868705017
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Extension of 12 months to 06/03/2025 and framework rates increased by 4% in line with CPI.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire.
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
The variation relates to Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 PCR 2015 clause 1(a). Extension option and annual uplift
allowed for within the original contract.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £300,000