Planning

On-farm Infrastructure Improvements Framework for 4RiversforLIFE Project

  • Natural Resources Wales

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-026529

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-036a79

Published 22 September 2022, 12:24pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 0TP

Contact

cathryn.mackinlay

Email

cathryn.mackinlay@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.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

On-farm Infrastructure Improvements Framework for 4RiversforLIFE Project

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45232451 - Drainage and surface works

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

On-farm infrastructure improvements including but not limited to draining work and stock fencing to reduce nutrients and sediments such as soil run-off from agricultural land entering water courses.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Cleddau Catchment On-farm Infrastructure Improvements

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

River Cleddau Catchment

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hysbyseb ar gael yn Gymraeg gan cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

NRW is undertaking pre-tender market engagement to improve its understanding of the capability and available capacity of small scale agri-civils contractors to help NRW deliver the objectives of the 4RiversforLIFE project. The pre-tender market engagement is being carried out with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in autumn 2022 to appoint contractors to deliver the work.

The forthcoming works are to be delivered under the 4RiversforLIFE Project, an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.

These four rives are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as salmon, lamprey, shad, otters and water crowfoot.

This project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers by improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.

An important aspect is improvement of land management practices – preventing nutrients and sediments such as soil run-off from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques. The project aims to do this through working in partnership with local communities, landowners and contractors.

The works in scope of this procurement will include but not be limited to:-

-Creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing and tree planting

-Improving on-farm drainage

-Pipework including water troughs off mains or pumped from natural water supplies

-Concreting yards

-Roof water guttering

-Grey water harvesting

-Tree planting

-Hardcore for gateways

NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 22nd September and 14th October 2022.

Contractors operating in each of the river catchments are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities. Contractors’ input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties.

During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:-

-Attend a face to face meeting with the 4RiversforLIFE Land Management Officers and NRW Procurement

-Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff

-Attend an open contractor briefing session on MS Teams (date to be confirmed)

The face to face meetings will take place in or near to each of the river catchments in the following locations:-

Cleddau

Date: 28th September

Time: Timeslots available 15:00 – 20:00

Venue: Nant y Ffin Hotel, Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire. SA66 7SU

Tywi

Date: 29th September

Time: Timeslots available 9:00 – 12:30

Venue: The Plough, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6NP

Usk

Date: 5th October

Time: Timeslots available 15:00 – 20:00

Venue: The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Castle Square, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DB

Teifi

Date: 6th October

Time: Timeslots available 9:00 – 12:30

Venue: Canolfan Creuddyn, Pontfaen Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion,SA48 7BN

Please email cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk to tell us your preferred way of talking to us, or to book a timeslot at our face to face sessions.

Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.

The Four Rivers for LIFE Project is led by NRW in partnership with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, River Restoration Centre, Agricultural Research Centre Coleg Sir Gâr and Woodland Trust, with financial support from the EU LIFE programme, Welsh Government and Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water.

two.2.14) Additional information

Full advert available in Welsh from cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tywi Catchment On-farm infrastructure improvements

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

River Tywi Catchment

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hysbyseb ar gael yn Gymraeg gan cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

NRW is undertaking pre-tender market engagement to improve its understanding of the capability and available capacity of small scale agri-civils contractors to help NRW deliver the objectives of the 4RiversforLIFE project. The pre-tender market engagement is being carried out with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in autumn 2022 to appoint contractors to deliver the work.

The forthcoming works are to be delivered under the 4RiversforLIFE Project, an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.

These four rives are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as salmon, lamprey, shad, otters and water crowfoot.

This project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers by improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.

An important aspect is improvement of land management practices – preventing nutrients and sediments such as soil run-off from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques. The project aims to do this through working in partnership with local communities, landowners and contractors.

The works in scope of this procurement will include but not be limited to:-

-Creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing and tree planting

-Improving on-farm drainage

-Pipework including water troughs off mains or pumped from natural water supplies

-Concreting yards

-Roof water guttering

-Grey water harvesting

-Tree planting

-Hardcore for gateways

NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 22nd September and 14th October 2022.

Contractors operating in each of the river catchments are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities. Contractors’ input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties.

During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:-

-Attend a face to face meeting with the 4RiversforLIFE Land Management Officers and NRW Procurement

-Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff

-Attend an open contractor briefing session on MS Teams (date to be confirmed)

The face to face meetings will take place in or near to each of the river catchments in the following locations:-

Cleddau

Date: 28th September

Time: Timeslots available 15:00 – 20:00

Venue: Nant y Ffin Hotel, Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire. SA66 7SU

Tywi

Date: 29th September

Time: Timeslots available 9:00 – 12:30

Venue: The Plough, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6NP

Usk

Date: 5th October

Time: Timeslots available 15:00 – 20:00

Venue: The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Castle Square, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DB

Teifi

Date: 6th October

Time: Timeslots available 9:00 – 12:30

Venue: Canolfan Creuddyn, Pontfaen Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion,SA48 7BN

Please email cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk to tell us your preferred way of talking to us, or to book a timeslot at our face to face sessions.

Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.

The Four Rivers for LIFE Project is led by NRW in partnership with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, River Restoration Centre, Agricultural Research Centre Coleg Sir Gâr and Woodland Trust, with financial support from the EU LIFE programme, Welsh Government and Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water.

two.2.14) Additional information

Hysbyseb ar gael yn Gymraeg gan cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Usk Catchment On-farm Infrastructure Improvements

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL24 - Powys
Main site or place of performance

Usk upper catchment

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hysbyseb ar gael yn Gymraeg gan cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

NRW is undertaking pre-tender market engagement to improve its understanding of the capability and available capacity of small scale agri-civils contractors to help NRW deliver the objectives of the 4RiversforLIFE project. The pre-tender market engagement is being carried out with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in autumn 2022 to appoint contractors to deliver the work.

The forthcoming works are to be delivered under the 4RiversforLIFE Project, an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.

These four rives are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as salmon, lamprey, shad, otters and water crowfoot.

This project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers by improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.

An important aspect is improvement of land management practices – preventing nutrients and sediments such as soil run-off from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques. The project aims to do this through working in partnership with local communities, landowners and contractors.

The works in scope of this procurement will include but not be limited to:-

-Creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing and tree planting

-Improving on-farm drainage

-Pipework including water troughs off mains or pumped from natural water supplies

-Concreting yards

-Roof water guttering

-Grey water harvesting

-Tree planting

-Hardcore for gateways

NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 22nd September and 14th October 2022.

Contractors operating in each of the river catchments are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities. Contractors’ input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties.

During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:-

-Attend a face to face meeting with the 4RiversforLIFE Land Management Officers and NRW Procurement

-Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff

-Attend an open contractor briefing session on MS Teams (date to be confirmed)

The face to face meetings will take place in or near to each of the river catchments in the following locations:-

Cleddau

Date: 28th September

Time: Timeslots available 15:00 – 20:00

Venue: Nant y Ffin Hotel, Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire. SA66 7SU

Tywi

Date: 29th September

Time: Timeslots available 9:00 – 12:30

Venue: The Plough, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6NP

Usk

Date: 5th October

Time: Timeslots available 15:00 – 20:00

Venue: The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Castle Square, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DB

Teifi

Date: 6th October

Time: Timeslots available 9:00 – 12:30

Venue: Canolfan Creuddyn, Pontfaen Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion,SA48 7BN

Please email cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk to tell us your preferred way of talking to us, or to book a timeslot at our face to face sessions.

Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.

The Four Rivers for LIFE Project is led by NRW in partnership with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, River Restoration Centre, Agricultural Research Centre Coleg Sir Gâr and Woodland Trust, with financial support from the EU LIFE programme, Welsh Government and Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water.

two.2.14) Additional information

Hysbyseb ar gael yn Gymraeg gan cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Teifi Catchment On-farm Infrastructure Improvements

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
Main site or place of performance

Teifi River catchment

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hysbyseb ar gael yn Gymraeg gan cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

NRW is undertaking pre-tender market engagement to improve its understanding of the capability and available capacity of small scale agri-civils contractors to help NRW deliver the objectives of the 4RiversforLIFE project. The pre-tender market engagement is being carried out with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in autumn 2022 to appoint contractors to deliver the work.

The forthcoming works are to be delivered under the 4RiversforLIFE Project, an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.

These four rives are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as salmon, lamprey, shad, otters and water crowfoot.

This project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers by improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.

An important aspect is improvement of land management practices – preventing nutrients and sediments such as soil run-off from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques. The project aims to do this through working in partnership with local communities, landowners and contractors.

The works in scope of this procurement will include but not be limited to:-

-Creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing and tree planting

-Improving on-farm drainage

-Pipework including water troughs off mains or pumped from natural water supplies

-Concreting yards

-Roof water guttering

-Grey water harvesting

-Tree planting

-Hardcore for gateways

NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 22nd September and 14th October 2022.

Contractors operating in each of the river catchments are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities. Contractors’ input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties.

During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:-

-Attend a face to face meeting with the 4RiversforLIFE Land Management Officers and NRW Procurement

-Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff

-Attend an open contractor briefing session on MS Teams (date to be confirmed)

The face to face meetings will take place in or near to each of the river catchments in the following locations:-

Cleddau

Date: 28th September

Time: Timeslots available 15:00 – 20:00

Venue: Nant y Ffin Hotel, Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire. SA66 7SU

Tywi

Date: 29th September

Time: Timeslots available 9:00 – 12:30

Venue: The Plough, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6NP

Usk

Date: 5th October

Time: Timeslots available 15:00 – 20:00

Venue: The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Castle Square, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DB

Teifi

Date: 6th October

Time: Timeslots available 9:00 – 12:30

Venue: Canolfan Creuddyn, Pontfaen Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion,SA48 7BN

Please email cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk to tell us your preferred way of talking to us, or to book a timeslot at our face to face sessions.

Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.

The Four Rivers for LIFE Project is led by NRW in partnership with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, River Restoration Centre, Agricultural Research Centre Coleg Sir Gâr and Woodland Trust, with financial support from the EU LIFE programme, Welsh Government and Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water.

two.2.14) Additional information

Hysbyseb ar gael yn Gymraeg gan cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

27 October 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Hysbyseb ar gael yn Gymraeg gan cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

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