---
title: "NRW Next Generation Construction Services Framework Agreement 2020-2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02961c"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02961c"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02961c.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02961c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2021-02-25"
---

# NRW Next Generation Construction Services Framework Agreement 2020-2024

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02961c

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02961c)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02961c.json)

## Summary

Natural Resources Wales is seeking suppliers for the "NRW Next Generation Construction Services Framework Agreement 2020-2024", a tender designed to provide construction services across Wales. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with contracts for two lots: Lot 1a for North Wales and Lot 1b for South Wales. Each lot has a total value of £24,500,000 with the contract signed on 22nd February 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aiming to facilitate opportunities across various construction projects, including flood risk management and engineering works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for civil engineering and construction firms, particularly those specialising in environmental projects and those with expertise in flood management infrastructure. Suppliers equipped with experience in delivering complex civil engineering works and compliance with environmental regulations will find this framework particularly suitable for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to enhance competition and support diverse service providers across Wales.

## Notice

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking to award a framework for the supply of construction services. The purpose of the requirement is to provide technical civil engineering services for NRW's flood risk, Reservoirs Act compliance, hydrometry/telemetry, estates and other relevant programmes of work. The location for the delivery of this requirement will be across Wales, subject to the Lot restrictions identified in the tender documentation. The duration of the framework will be three years with an option for NRW to extend the framework duration by one year. The decision on whether to use the extension option available will be at NRW's discretion. A briefing session will be held by skype on Friday 4th September 2020 10am. For futher details please email: procurement.enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1b - South Wales

Projects delivered under the Framework Natural Resources Wales undertakes a diverse range of civil engineering works. Our construction works include, but are not limited to, the following: - Flood risk management capital schemes and capital maintenance/repair of flood defence structures on main rivers and coastal areas. - Reservoirs Act (1975) compliance projects. - Hydrometric and telemetry assets construction and capital maintenance/repair. - Habitat management and creation and environmental land and water remediation. - Fish passage improvements. - Major estates infrastructure (e.g. bridges). The sections below further outline the envisaged service provisions to be delivered in this Lot of the framework, as well as the typical skills/activities required. Construction Works Requirements Although the majority of our work is not overly complex civil engineering, your tender shall demonstrate that you have a high degree of skill, knowledge and experience to enable excellent and efficient delivery. You shall have knowledge and ability in the construction of water industry civil engineering, such as: - Flood embankments constructed of earthworks, rock armouring and geotextile materials. - Flood walls constructed of reinforced concrete, steel sheet-piling, and precast and prefabricated materials. - Flood defence and drainage structures that house pumping stations, penstocks, valves and trash screens. - Water retention structures and reservoirs, requiring compliance with the Reservoirs Act. - Natural flood management measures. - In river flow measurement structures, such as weirs. - In river fish passage structures. - The construction of features to manage and create a range of habitats; - Infrastructure such as simple bridges. - Site clearance and demolition. - Reinstatement and landscaping, and associated maintenance. - Temporary works considerations, including significant water management of river flows and tides. - Co-ordination, communication and consultation with external parties and landowners, including obtaining and complying with consents and permissions. Suppliers shall have personnel at appropriate levels within their organisation who are qualified members of relevant professional organisations, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in addition to technical and support staff. The following services will be provided under the Framework Lot: - Construction of civil engineering and associated works. - Early contractor advice, during feasibility, appraisal and design. - Principal Contractor role under the CDM Regulations (2015). - Undertake various surveys, investigations and assessments to inform project scoping and design and to manage risks. - Emergency works, to repair threatened, failing or failed assets. Works Information and Scope for call-off contracts under this framework will be agreed on the basis of project-specific requirements.

Lot 1a - North Wales

Projects delivered under the Framework Natural Resources Wales undertakes a diverse range of civil engineering works. Our construction works include, but are not limited to, the following: - Flood risk management capital schemes and capital maintenance/repair of flood defence structures on main rivers and coastal areas. - Reservoirs Act (1975) compliance projects. - Hydrometric and telemetry assets construction and capital maintenance/repair. - Habitat management and creation and environmental land and water remediation. - Fish passage improvements. - Major estates infrastructure (e.g. bridges). The sections below further outline the envisaged service provisions to be delivered in this Lot of the framework, as well as the typical skills/activities required. Construction Works Requirements Although the majority of our work is not overly complex civil engineering, your tender shall demonstrate that you have a high degree of skill, knowledge and experience to enable excellent and efficient delivery. You shall have knowledge and ability in the construction of water industry civil engineering, such as: - Flood embankments constructed of earthworks, rock armouring and geotextile materials. - Flood walls constructed of reinforced concrete, steel sheet-piling, and precast and prefabricated materials. - Flood defence and drainage structures that house pumping stations, penstocks, valves and trash screens. - Water retention structures and reservoirs, requiring compliance with the Reservoirs Act. - Natural flood management measures. - In river flow measurement structures, such as weirs. - In river fish passage structures. - The construction of features to manage and create a range of habitats; - Infrastructure such as simple bridges. - Site clearance and demolition. - Reinstatement and landscaping, and associated maintenance. - Temporary works considerations, including significant water management of river flows and tides. - Co-ordination, communication and consultation with external parties and landowners, including obtaining and complying with consents and permissions. Suppliers shall have personnel at appropriate levels within their organisation who are qualified members of relevant professional organisations, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in addition to technical and support staff. The following services will be provided under the Framework Lot: - Construction of civil engineering and associated works. - Early contractor advice, during feasibility, appraisal and design. - Principal Contractor role under the CDM Regulations (2015). - Undertake various surveys, investigations and assessments to inform project scoping and design and to manage risks. - Emergency works, to repair threatened, failing or failed assets. Works Information and Scope for call-off contracts under this framework will be agreed on the basis of project-specific requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003764-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ALUN GRIFFITHS (CONTRACTORS; JONES BROS RUTHIN (CIVIL ENGINEERING; WALTERS; WILLIAM HUGHES (CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44212382 - Floodgates
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45111213 - Site-clearance work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45112500 - Earthmoving work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45243510 - Embankment works
- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
- 45246100 - River-wall construction
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003764-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:408175-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02961c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02961c.json.