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River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework

Natural Resources Wales

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

19 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
AwardUpdate

19 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

23 Jan 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 May 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales is overseeing a public procurement process entitled "River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework (Lot 2)," which falls under the works industry category (CPV 45246200). This initiative is located within river catchments across Wales, with the contract managed from their base in Cardiff. The procurement stage is currently at contract award and update, with the contract scheduled to run from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2027. Key dates include the initiation date of 19th December 2024 for award updates, marking significant progress in the project's timeline. The project is segmented into seven geographical areas to address invasive non-native species control and manual river restoration works, covering both river vegetation management and debris removal.

This tender presents extensive business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling tasks related to ecological works, vegetation management, and manual river maintenance. Businesses experienced in environmental protection, tree surgery, and debris removal would find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, inviting robust competition and collaboration across multiple SMEs, including SPENCER ECA LTD, Thomas Brothers Group Ltd, ECOVIGOUR LTD, and others. This framework supports long-term, sustainable solutions for river restoration in Wales, fostering partnerships among local communities, landowners, and contractors to improve habitat quality and water conditions across multiple regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework

Notice Description

River Restoration Services including creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing, in-channel actions including small scale weir/hard revetment removals, gravel and boulder introduction, brash revetment works. Creation/improvement of floodplain habitats (scrapes/ponds). INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) Control including Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knot Weed, Giant Hog Weed and American Skunk Cabbage. Manual channel debris clearance

Lot Information

Invasive Non-Native Species Control and Manual River Channel Restoration

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.

River Restoration

The procurement will be for a River Restoration and INNS Control framework for all of Wales which will support delivery of various large scale projects including 4RiversforLIFE project, NRW's River Restoration programme and 'business as usual' spend including fisheries and flood risk management operations. The projects will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the Welsh rivers by improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality. This will be delivered by working with local communities, landowners and contractors. The forthcoming works are to be delivered across Wales to improve the conditions of rivers for multiple target species through multiple actions including:- -Creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing and tree planting -Introduction of gravel, boulders, woody debris, soft revetment -Removal of small weirs or culverts -Removal of hard bank revetment. -Creation of log pile otter holts. Land management improvement through the following interventions -On-farm improvements to draining and pipework -Installation of mains and natural water supply troughs -Yard works including concrete work, hard-coring gateways, roof water guttering, grey water harvesting This work will be sub-divided into 7 geographical lot areas as follows: North West Wales North East Wales Upper-mid Wales Lower-mid Wales South West Wales South Central Wales South East Wales See tender documents for more lotting information and area maps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-131427
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131427
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

45 - Construction work

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

14212100 - Pebbles and gravel

45111213 - Site-clearance work

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

45342000 - Erection of fencing

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

A J BUTLER CONTRACTING LIMITED

A.J.Butler Contracting Ltd

Countryside Management

Countyside Management

D w jones fencing

ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT LIMITED

ECOVIGOUR LIMITED

ECOVIGOUR LTD

Ecological Land Management Ltd

Gwyn Roberts Construction a'i Fab

J P L GROUNDWORK AND CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES LIMITED

JPL Groundwork and civil engineering

Jimmy Hughes Services Ltd

Owen Environmental Ltd

Pauls Plant Hire

Pengallt

S E METCALFE A'I GWMNI CYF

S.E.Metcalfe a'i Gwmni

SALIX RIVER & WETLAND SERVICES LIMITED

SPENCER ECA LTD

Salix River and Wetland Services Limited

T.W.I.G. WOODLAND MANAGEMENT LTD

TR33 LIMITED

TR33 LTD

TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LIMITED

TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LTD

Thomas Brothers Group Ltd

Towy Countryside Services

Wye and Usk Foundation

Further Information

Notice Documents

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