Tender

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - Peatland Restoration at Black Bog ASSI Co, Tyrone

  • Ulster Wildlife Trust

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-019829

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-047873

Published 28 June 2024, 2:51pm



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 - 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

Email

simon.gray@ulsterwildlife.org

Country

United Kingdom