Tender

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - Self Seeded Conifer Removal on Black Bog, Co Tyrone

  • Ulster Wildlife Trust

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-019244

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-047206

Published 24 June 2024, 9:58am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Ulster Wildlife Trust

McClelland House, 10 Heron Road

Belfast

BT3 9LE

Email

simon.gray@ulsterwildlife.org

Telephone

+44 2890454094

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.ulsterwildlife.org

Buyer's address

www.ulsterwildlife.org

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

eNGO

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - Self Seeded Conifer Removal on Black Bog, Co Tyrone

Reference number

project_28235

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Non-native conifer growth is a major pressure on the active raised bog habitats across NI with many areas suffering this issue in the south Sperrins and Carrickmore plateau.

Ulster Wildlife is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to carry out control of self-seeded conifers trees on Black Bog ASSI, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

The full specification of works is outlined below in the ITT documents including methodologies, locations, access and areas of work.

Operators will be expected to observe closely the conditions of work outlined in this tender and its attachments to ensure there is minimum disturbance to the priority habitats. Conditions (such as time of works, use of biodegradable oils and tracked vehicles) are fully outlined in sections 3-5 of the ITT and should be examined closely by contractors wishing to tender for this work.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £30,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
  • 77100000 - Agricultural services
  • 77200000 - Forestry services
  • 77231000 - Forestry management services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Black Bog ASSI, Co Tyrone

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Non-native conifer growth is a major pressure on the active raised bog habitats across NI with many areas suffering this issue in the south Sperrins and Carrickmore plateau.

Ulster Wildlife is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to carry out control of self-seeded conifers trees on Black Bog ASSI, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

The full specification of works is outlined below in the ITT documents including methodologies, locations, access and areas of work.

Operators will be expected to observe closely the conditions of work outlined in this tender and its attachments to ensure there is minimum disturbance to the priority habitats. Conditions (such as time of works, use of biodegradable oils and tracked vehicles) are fully outlined in sections 3-5 of the ITT and should be examined closely by contractors wishing to tender for this work.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £30,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End date

1 March 2025

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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

See ITT documents for full details

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

26 July 2024

Local time

5:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 1 March 2025

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

29 July 2024

Local time

9:00am

Place

McClelland House, 10 Heron Rd, Belfast, BT3 9LE


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Ulster Wildlife

Belfast

BT3 9LE

Email

simon.gray@ulsterwildlife.org

Country

United Kingdom