Tender

Woodland, Countryside, and Habitat Management Services

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Nov 2024 at 12:44

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "Woodland, Countryside, and Habitat Management Services" aimed at establishing a framework agreement to manage and maintain over 28,000 hectares of land, including various types of land associated with water catchments, recreational areas, and operational sites. This tender, classified under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services (CPV: 77000000), is currently in the tender stage with a final submission deadline on 16th September 2024. The framework will be divided into two main lots: Woodland & Arboricultural Services and Countryside & Habitat Management, each consisting of multiple sub-lots. Interested suppliers are required to express their interest by contacting Marta Jalles at Yorkshire Water for the full tender documentation and to access the Ariba event.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in forestry and countryside management. Businesses adept in tree surveys, proactive and reactive tree works, forestry management including planting and felling, habitat creation, and general countryside management will find this tender particularly relevant. The framework agreement offers a substantial contract duration of up to six years if all extensions are exercised, providing long-term business stability. Small to medium enterprises with experience in consultancy, compliance with environmental requirements, and the ability to manage comprehensive projects from concept to completion are well-suited to compete for this tender. Participation in this competitive, selective procurement method can position businesses favorably in the industry and expand their project portfolios within the region managed by Yorkshire Water.

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Notice Title

Woodland, Countryside, and Habitat Management Services

Notice Description

The objective of this Procurement Process is establish a framework for the provision of Woodland & Arboricultural Services (Lot 1) and Countryside & Habitat Management Services (Lot 2). It is the intention of Yorkshire Water to create this framework agreement to help meet their AMP8 programme and maintain 28,000ha+ of land, including raw water catchments, recreational land, rural agricultural tenanted land, woodland, and operational land (boreholes, reservoirs, treatment works, etc.). Maintenance of the land via this framework will be through forestry & tree management (including tree surveys/inspections, proactive and reactive tree works, and forestry management including planting, felling, and forestry plans) and countryside & habitat management (this includes general works as well as building and maintaining habitats). The framework agreement is intended to contract for works, as well as management services in order to manage parcels of work from concept to completion. This procurement process will be split up into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Woodland & Arboricultural Services (including Lot 1a Arboricultural Surveys, 1b Arboricultural & Reactive Works, 1c Forestry Management) Lot 2 - Countryside & Habitat Management Suppliers can bid for as many sub-lots/lots as they wish. The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with the potential for an optional renewal in 12 month increments for up to a total term of 36 months, at YW discretion. If all extensions were exercised, the total contract duration would be for a total of 72 months (or 6 years) For access to the Ariba event and full information, including the Selection Questionnaire that we would request each interested party to submit as an expression of their interest, please reach out to Ross Bateman at ross.bateman@yorkshirewater.co.uk by the specified deadline of this notice.

Lot Information

Woodland & Arboricultural Services

Lot 1a: Arboricultural Surveys The carrying out of tree surveys & inspections across the entire YW estate Lot 1b: Arboricultural & Reactive Works The carrying out of tree-related reactive and arboricultural (proactive) work across the entire YW estate, including call out services Lot 1c: Forestry Management Complete forestry-related management (including scoping, designing, appointing subcontractors, meeting compliance requirements and managing schemes of work) in relation to planting, felling, woodland creation, and related activities The appointed service partner(s) is also expected to perform additional activities, including the management of timber sales, forestry plan delivery and consultancy, and liaison with statutory bodies

Renewal: The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with the potential for an optional renewal in 12 month increments for up to a total term of 36 months, at YW discretion. If all extensions were exercised, the total contract duration would be for a total of 72 months (or 6 years)

Countryside & Habitat Management

Lot 2: Countryside & Habitat Management Complete countryside & habitat-related management (including scoping, designing, appointing subcontractors, meeting compliance requirements and managing schemes of work) in relation to hard & soft landscaping, maintenance and creation of public rights of way, installations and general maintenance, habitat building, creation, and management, and related consultancy services The appointed service partner(s) are expected to be highly competent in managing parcels of work from concept to completion, including inspections of completed works and recording reviews

Renewal: The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with the potential for an optional renewal in 12 month increments for up to a total term of 36 months, at YW discretion. If all extensions were exercised, the total contract duration would be for a total of 72 months (or 6 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048ba8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038439-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Ross Bateman
Contact Email
ross.bateman@yorkshirewater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

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