Scope
Reference
117884
Description
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are looking to set up a framework for the purchase of 180kHz and 69kHz acoustic fish tags and receivers. Tagging projects are currently being run on the River Dee, Usk, Tywi and Wye, and may be expanded further.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £549,999 excluding VAT
- £660,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 December 2029
- 4 years, 2 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The duration of the framework agreement will initially for 12 months. Following this initial term, the agreement will automatically renew for successive 12-month periods (except the last period which will be 14 months) unless either NRW or the Supplier provides written notice of termination by August 31st prior to the renewal. The maximum length of this framework is 50 months (until 31/12/2029).
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 77800000 - Aquaculture services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
N/A
Lot 1. 180kHz Acoustic Tags and Receivers
Description
This lot is related to 180kHz Acoustic Tags, Receivers and associated equiptment.
Lot value (estimated)
- £275,000 excluding VAT
- £329,998 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 69kHz Acoustic Tags & Receivers
Description
69kHz Acoustic Tags, Receivers and associated equiptment.
Lot value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £330,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Justification for framework term over 4 years
NRW finalises it's monitoring programme between November and December each year. Allowing this framework to run for 50 months rather than 48 allows NRW to place a final order for the following year.
Framework operation description
Prices will be provided by the suppliers when submitting their bid.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. 180kHz Acoustic Tags and Receivers
Lot 2. 69kHz Acoustic Tags & Receivers
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = £5 million
Product Liability Insurance = £1 million
Public Liability Insurance = £5 million
Particular suitability
Lot 1. 180kHz Acoustic Tags and Receivers
Lot 2. 69kHz Acoustic Tags & Receivers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
11 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
itt reference 117884
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 July 2029
Award criteria
Lot 1. 180kHz Acoustic Tags and Receivers
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Lot 1 Price | Price | 30.00% |
Lot 2. 69kHz Acoustic Tags & Receivers
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Lot 2 Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Suppliers to NRW must ensure comparable payment provisions apply to the payment of their sub-contractors and the sub-contractors of their sub-contractors.
All invoices must contain a description of the goods/service supplied and be sent for payment to the Payments Team at: accountspayableinvoices@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Suppliers must quote a valid NRW purchase order number on all invoices. Invoices that do not quote a valid NRW purchase order number will be returned to the supplier.
Description of risks to contract performance
As stated in tender document
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No market engagement has taken place for this requirement, as NRWs needs or requirements haven't changed. If unforeseen changes arise, these will be addressed as outlined in section 8.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=340770
Tender details including specification for both lots, contract management details and evaluation criteria / methodology.
Contracting authority
Natural Resources Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-3628-MPRN
Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alex Jennings
Telephone: +44 300 065 4341
Email: alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Website: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales