Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Government Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Contact
Rebecca White
cmss@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 300065450
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
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework (Lot 2)
Reference number
itt_102691
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Invasive Non-Native Species Control and Manual River Channel Restoration
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 45111213 - Site-clearance work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
River catchments across Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Management of invasive non-native plant species (typically Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed and American Skunk Cabbage).
Manual river restoration works such as blockage removal and creation of log piles.
Manual river channel maintenance activities to ensure clear passage of flow in the channel including vegetation management using hand tools, manual removal of blockages, rubbish and debris.
Tree surgery-for the purposes of accessing the channel for restoration works.
The work will be sub-divided into 7 geographical areas as follows:
North West Wales
North East Wales
Upper-mid Wales
Lower-mid Wales
South West Wales
South Central Wales
South East Wales
More information on the lotting and the area maps available in the tender documents.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 November 2023
End date
31 October 2027
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2024/S 000-002326
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
itt_102691
Lot No
2
Title
Invasive Non-Native Species Control and Manual River Channel Restoration
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
1 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SPENCER ECA LTD
Parcau Farm, Penrhiwllan
Llandysul
SA445NW
Telephone
+44 1559371534
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Thomas Brothers Group Ltd
The Lowlands, Nash
NEWPORT
NP182DA
Telephone
+44 1633276316
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ECOVIGOUR LTD
ECOVIGOUR LTD, HARDWICK FARM, FIVE LANES Caerwent
NEWPORT
NP265PH
Telephone
+44 8448400401
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Countyside Management
Priory House, Penmon
Beaumaris
LL588RW
Telephone
+44 7769961550
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ecological Land Management Ltd
Unit J, Prospect Industrial Units Rackery Lane
LLay
LL120PB
Telephone
+44 1978851374
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
T.W.I.G. WOODLAND MANAGEMENT LTD
Gwarcm, Capel Bangor
Aberystwyth
SY233LL
Telephone
+44 7973850553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Wye and Usk Foundation
The Square, Talgarth
Brecon
LD30BW
Telephone
+44 7887504937
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL24 - Powys
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Towy Countryside Services
Llwynhelig Lodge, Carmarthen Road
Llandeilo
SA196RU
Telephone
+44 7957356261
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL14 - South West Wales
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
TR33 LTD
Pantrhiwgoch Farm , Coal Pit Lane michealstone -Y-Fedw
CARDIFF
CF36XW
Telephone
+44 7534410688
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
EcoVigour Ltd
Hardwick Farm, Five Lanes
Caerwent
NP265PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Jimmy Hughes Services Ltd
Dolswydd, Penybont
Llandrindod wells
LD15UB
Telephone
+44 1597850080
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £1,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The awards were made in geographical lot areas as follows:-
Lot 1 – River Restoration
North West Wales: D W Jones Fencing and Groundwork, Owen Environmental, Gwyn Roberts Construction, S E Metcalfe
North East Wales: D W Jones Fencing and Groundwork, Owen Environmental, Gwyn Roberts Construction, S E Metcalfe
Upper-mid Wales: D W Jones Fencing and Groundwork, Owen Environmental, S E Metcalfe, A J Butler Contracting
Lower-mid Wales: Tregaron Trading Services Ltd, AJ Butler Contracting, JPL Groundworks and Civil Engineering Ltd, Spencer ECA, Derrick Jones & Son Ltd
South West Wales: Spencer ECA, Tregaron Trading Services Ltd, AJ Butler Contracting, Derrick Jones and Son Ltd, Salix River and Wetland, Thomas Brothers Group, Ecovigour, Paul’s Plant Hire
South Central Wales: Spencer ECA, Thomas Brothers Group, Ecovigour, Salix River and Wetland
South East Wales: Thomas Brothers Group, Ecovigour, Salix River and Wetland, JPL Groundworks and Civil Engineering Ltd
Lot 2 – INNS Control and Manual River Channel Maintenance
North West Wales: TWIG Woodland Management Ltd, Carpiog t/a Countryside Management, Ecological Land Management
North East Wales: Ecological Land Management Ltd
Upper-mid Wales: TWIG, Jimmy Hughes, Ecological Land Management, Wye and Usk Foundation
Lower-mid Wales: TWIG Woodland Management Ltd, Jimmy Hughes, Spencer ECA, Wye and Usk Foundation, Towy Countryside Services Ltd
South West Wales: Thomas Brothers, Tr33, Ecovigour, Spencer ECA, Towy Countryside Services Ltd
South Central Wales: Thomas Brothers, Tr33 Ltd, Ecovigour, Spencer ECA
South East Wales: Thomas Brothers, Tr33, Ecovigour, Jimmy Hughes Services Ltd, Wye and Usk Foundation
(WA Ref:146895)
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
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 45111213 - Site-clearance work
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Management of invasive non-native plant species (typically Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed and American Skunk Cabbage). Manual river restoration works such as blockage removal and creation of log piles. Manual river channel maintenance activities to ensure clear passage of flow in the channel including vegetation management using hand tools, manual removal of blockages, rubbish and debris.
Tree surgery-for the purposes of accessing the channel for restoration works.
The work will be sub-divided into 7 geographical areas as follows:
North West Wales
North East Wales
Upper-mid Wales
Lower-mid Wales
South West Wales
South Central Wales
South East Wales
More information on the lotting and the area maps available in the tender documents.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 November 2023
End date
31 October 2027
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£1,000,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SPENCER ECA LTD
Parcau Farm, Penrhiwllan
Llandysul
SA445NW
Telephone
+44 1559371534
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Thomas Brothers Group Ltd
The Lowlands, Nash
NEWPORT
NP182DA
Telephone
+44 1633276316
Fax
+44 1633276316
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ECOVIGOUR LIMITED
Hardwick Farm Five Lanes, Caerwent
Newport
NP265PH
Telephone
+44 8448400401
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Countryside Management
The Priory House, Penmon
Beaumaris
LL588RW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Unit J Prospect Industrial Units Rackery Lane, Llay
Wrexham
LL120PB
Telephone
+44 1978851374
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Wye and Usk Foundation
The Square, Talgarth
Brecon
LD30BW
Telephone
+44 7887504937
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL24 - Powys
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Towy Countryside Services
Llwynhelig Lodge, Carmarthen Road
Llandeilo
SA196RU
Telephone
+44 7957356261
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL14 - South West Wales
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
TR33 LIMITED
Pantrhiwgoch Farm, Michaelston-Y-Fedw
Cardiff
CF36XW
Telephone
+44 7534410688
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LIMITED
Dolswydd, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD15UB
Telephone
+44 1597850080
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL24 - Powys
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 72(1)(a)
Framework rates revised in line with:
SPPI ‘other services’ increase 1.6%.
Addition of KPI on 'Works Start Date'.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire.
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
Annual review of framework rates included within the original framework agreement measured against SPPI 'other services'.
Add an additional KPI to address performance issues relating to lack of communication on start date for works and keeping to it.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000