Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ulster Wildlife Trust
McClelland House, 10 Heron Road
Belfast
BT3 9LE
Telephone
+44 2890454094
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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 - Peatland Restoration at Black Bog ASSI Co, Tyrone
Reference number
project_28245
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Ulster Wildlife is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to carry out the works listed below.
- Construction of peat dams at predetermined locations across Black Bog ASSI
- Construction of peat bunds at predetermined locations across Black Bog ASSI
- Any ancillary works required to carry out the works outlined above.
Black Bog ASSI is one of the best examples of active raised bog habitat in NI and one of the areas that still retains a natural lagg along the southern edge parallel with the Owenreagh River. The site lies in the southern edge of the Sperrins AONB and within the Beaghmore Moors and Marsh landscape character area. The site is a mix of both private ownership and government ownership in the form of Forest Service Northern Ireland (FSNI).
While the site is one of the best examples of this habitat in NI it has still undergone modification in the past which will be having an impact on the habitats and species. There are numerous drainage channels across the bog which will be lowering the water table and inhibiting peat forming conditions and the associated active raised bog vegetation. There are also a number of areas of historical peat cutting particularly along the western side of the site which again have negatively impacted the sites hydrological regime and therefore its habitats and species. A significant area in the north of the site was drained close to the time of designation however, NIEA in cooperation with the landowner blocked these drainage channels using peat dams along as well as blocking a large drain in the south east of the site on FSNI land.
In 2020-22 Ulster Wildlife worked with RPS Ireland to develop a restoration plan for Black Bog SAC which has formed the basis for this contract.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £34,000
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
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77231000 - Forestry management services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
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
Ulster Wildlife is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to carry out the works listed below.
- Construction of peat dams at predetermined locations across Black Bog ASSI
- Construction of peat bunds at predetermined locations across Black Bog ASSI
- Any ancillary works required to carry out the works outlined above.
Black Bog ASSI is one of the best examples of active raised bog habitat in NI and one of the areas that still retains a natural lagg along the southern edge parallel with the Owenreagh River. The site lies in the southern edge of the Sperrins AONB and within the Beaghmore Moors and Marsh landscape character area. The site is a mix of both private ownership and government ownership in the form of Forest Service Northern Ireland (FSNI).
While the site is one of the best examples of this habitat in NI it has still undergone modification in the past which will be having an impact on the habitats and species. There are numerous drainage channels across the bog which will be lowering the water table and inhibiting peat forming conditions and the associated active raised bog vegetation. There are also a number of areas of historical peat cutting particularly along the western side of the site which again have negatively impacted the sites hydrological regime and therefore its habitats and species. A significant area in the north of the site was drained close to the time of designation however, NIEA in cooperation with the landowner blocked these drainage channels using peat dams along as well as blocking a large drain in the south east of the site on FSNI land.
In 2020-22 Ulster Wildlife worked with RPS Ireland to develop a restoration plan for Black Bog SAC which has formed the basis for this contract.
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: £34,000
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
2 August 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
5 August 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
Country
United Kingdom