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16 Feb 2023 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Minor Works & River Asset Maintenance Framework" initiated by Natural Resources Wales involves a framework targeted at maintaining flood-defence structures across North, Mid, and South Wales. This open procedure is classified under CPV code 45246410, indicating its focus on flood-defence maintenance works. The procurement is split into two primary lots: Minor Works and River Asset Maintenance, covering a contract period of 1,440 days. The contract was signed on 4th July 2023 with an amendment in value from GBP 9.5 million to GBP 13 million due to unforeseen external factors. Suppliers involved include SMEs such as John Roberts (Ffestiniog) Ltd and larger firms like RSK, with the aim to support community benefits and comply with statutory environmental protection objectives.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for both emerging and established businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage with publicly funded infrastructure projects, fostering growth within the civil engineering sector. Companies experienced in civil engineering, environmental management, and plant hire will find this procurement process aligns with their expertise. The framework's focus on community benefits underscores a commitment to local economic enhancement, offering smaller firms a platform to demonstrate their capabilities and contribute to environmental conservation and flood management. This is an excellent venture for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in environmental and infrastructure projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Minor Works & River Asset Maintenance Framework

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Minor Works

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.

River Asset Maintenance

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-tidalenvironments including the Internal Drainage Districts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a64e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065113-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Additional Buyers

The Coal Authority

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

A J BUTLER CONTRACTING LIMITED

A.J.Butler Contracting Ltd

DT & DJ Peacock

E W JONES (PLANT HIRE) LTD

ECOVIGOUR LIMITED

ECOVIGOUR LTD

EDWARDS DIVING SERVICES LIMITED

Ebsford Environmental Ltd

Edwards Diving Services Ltd.

G H James cyf

J Davis & Son

J Davis & Son Grounds Maintenance Contractors

Jimmy Hughes Services Ltd

John Roberts (Ffestiniog) Ltd

MCCARTHY CONTRACTORS (BRIDGEND) LIMITED

MIDWEST PLANT LIMITED

MIDWEST PLANT LTD

McCarthy Contractors (Bridgend) Ltd

Meredith Contract Services

RSK

Spencer Environmental Care Associates

TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LIMITED

TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LTD

Thomas Brothers Group Ltd

Thomas Plant Hire

WILLIAM HUGHES (CIVIL ENGINEERING) LTD

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