Contract

Minor Works & River Asset Maintenance Framework

  • Natural Resources Wales

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-023307

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03a64e

Published 10 August 2023, 8:56am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 0TP

Email

procurement.enquiries@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

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Welsh Government Sponsored Body

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Minor Works & River Asset Maintenance Framework

Reference number

NRW51871

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

NRW is seeking to award a Framework to suitable SME contractors for minor Works and River Channel maintenance. The framework will be split into 2 lots as shown below:

Lot 1 – Minor Works

A civil engineering Lot for new minor works and the maintenance, repair and improvement to existing structures, typically in water environments, but not exclusively.

Lot 2 – River Asset Maintenance

Works will include in-channel vegetation clearance and recurring maintenance works that relate to flood risk and in-river obstruction management.

Maintenance of these riparian assets is essential to ensure NRW fulfils its statutory objectives to protect the public and enhance the natural environment, whilst complying with health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £9,500,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Minor Works

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
  • 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
  • 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • 71311100 - Civil engineering support services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance

North and South Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Work will consist of typically small scale and non-complex civil engineering works to construct new and maintain, repair and improve existing assets, such as flood risk management structures, small reservoirs and weirs, as well as habitat and environmental management.

This Lot will be split into 2 geographical areas, 1a - North Wales and 1b - South Wales.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

River Asset Maintenance

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
  • 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
  • 45246200 - Riverbank protection works

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance

North, Mid and South Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Works will consist of in-channel vegetation clearance and recurring maintenance works that relate to flood risk and in-river obstruction management. The work will also facilitate with the annual maintenance of assets designed to reduce flood risk in fluvial or inter-tidal environments including the Internal Drainage Districts.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

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 four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-004818


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Minor Works

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

3 July 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 28

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ebsford Environmental Ltd

The Refectory, The Nostell Estate, Nostell

Wakefield

WF41AB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

John Roberts (Ffestiniog) Ltd

Bont Newydd , Cwm Cynfal Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog

LL414PT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL12 - Gwynedd
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

WILLIAM HUGHES (CIVIL ENGINEERING) LTD

WILLIAM HUGHES (CIVIL ENGINEERING) LTD, Bodffordd

LLANGEFNI

LL777DZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G H James cyf

Units 1 - 3, Utica Buildings Trawsfynydd

Blaenau Ffestiniog

LL414DU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Spencer Environmental Care Associates

Parcu Farm, Penrhiwllan

Llandysul

SA445NW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MIDWEST PLANT LIMITED

Cellar Farm, Trallong

Brecon

LD38HD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LTD

TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LTD, Neuaddlas

TREGARON

SY256LG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Edwards Diving Services Ltd.

Unit A, Dragon House, 17 Sir Alfred Owen Way

Caerphilly

CF833HU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

McCarthy Contractors (Bridgend) Ltd

46a Village Farm Industrial Estate,

Pyle

CF33 6BP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £9,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

River Asset Maintenance

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 July 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

John Roberts (Ffestiniog) Ltd

Bont Newydd , Cwm Cynfal Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog

LL414PT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL12 - Gwynedd
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DT & DJ Peacock

Carreg Yr Alltwen, Llangristiolus

Bodorgan

LL625PT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Thomas Plant Hire

tai hirion, llwybr hir, Caerwys

Caerwys

CH75BL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

E W JONES (PLANT HIRE) LTD

E W JONES (PLANT HIRE) LTD, Hendre Mawr

BALA

LL237SA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A.J.Butler Contracting Ltd

MARCHOLWS, PENIEL

CARMARTHEN

SA327AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Jimmy Hughes Services Ltd

Dolswydd, Penybont

Llandrindod wells

LD15UB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Meredith Contract Services

Pantrhiwddulais, Talgarreg

Llandysul

SA444XN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RSK

Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road, Helsby

Frodsham

WA60AR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

J Davis & Son Grounds Maintenance Contractors

68 Pencaerfenni Lane, Crofty, Gower

Swansea

SA4 3SW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL18 - Swansea
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Spencer Environmental Care Associates

Parcu Farm, Penrhiwllan

Llandysul

SA445NW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Thomas Brothers Group Ltd

The Lowlands, Nash

NEWPORT

NP182DA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ECOVIGOUR LTD

ECOVIGOUR LTD, HARDWICK FARM, FIVE LANES Caerwent

NEWPORT

NP265PH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £9,500,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The Coal Authority is a participating organisations to who the use of this framework will be open, as stated in the contract notice.

(WA Ref:133945)

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