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Award NRW Next Generation Ground Investigation Framework Agreement 2022

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Tender

31 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural Resources Wales organisation has awarded a contract for the Next Generation Ground Investigation Framework Agreement 2022. The contract covers Ground Investigation Services and Associated Works, focusing on boreholes, soil sampling, and interpretative reporting. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of £4,000,000 signed on 10th March 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure in the services category. The contract was awarded to Arcadis (UK) Ltd and Tetra Tech Limited as suppliers. The location of the procurement is in Cardiff, UK, and the buying organisation is Natural Resources Wales.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies providing Ground Investigation and Engineering services. Businesses offering services related to flood risk, reservoirs, hydrometry/telemetry, and estates management are well-suited to compete. The tender process is focused on quality (30%) and price (70%) criteria, with a framework agreement available for up to 4 years. The procurement method details specify an open procedure, and the submission method is electronic through the eTendering portal. The contract duration is 2 years, with potential extensions. The contract opening date for bids was 4th October 2022.

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Notice Title

Award NRW Next Generation Ground Investigation Framework Agreement 2022

Notice Description

Award notice - NRW is looking to procure a framework agreement for the provision of Ground Investigation Services and Associated Works. The work content will relate to Ground Investigation (i.e. boreholes/soil sampling and testing/ factual and interpretative reporting).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice of a framework for the supply of Site Investigation and Ground Engineering as detailed in the specification of requirements is at Annex 1 (Specification of Requirements) of the ITT. The purpose of the requirement is Site Investigation and Ground Engineering services for NRW's flood risk, Reservoirs Act, Hydrometry/telemetry, estates and other relevant programmes of work.. The duration of the framework will be 2 years. NRW may, at its absolute discretion, extend the framework period on two occasions by separate one (1) calendar year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-124115
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124115
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

71351500 - Ground investigation services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Framework Agreement is available for up to 4 years, following which there is potential for the services to be continually required therefore there is potential (but not guarantee) for the Framework Agreement to be re-procured. Any re-procurement is at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Post Town
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
2
Supplier Names

ARCADIS (UK

TETRA TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG410008
    NRW Next Generation Ground Investigation Framework Agreement 2022 - NRW is looking to procure a framework agreement for the provision of Ground Investigation Services and Associated Works. The work content will relate to Ground Investigation (i.e. boreholes/soil sampling and testing/ factual and interpretative reporting).
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR431265
    Award NRW Next Generation Ground Investigation Framework Agreement 2022 - Award notice - NRW is looking to procure a framework agreement for the provision of Ground Investigation Services and Associated Works. The work content will relate to Ground Investigation (i.e. boreholes/soil sampling and testing/ factual and interpretative reporting).

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