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title: "LIFE Dee River Restoration Framework Agreement"
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# LIFE Dee River Restoration Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a3c9

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## Summary

The LIFE Dee River Restoration Framework Agreement is a public procurement contract initiated by Natural Resources Wales, targeting the restoration of natural features along the River Dee and Bala Lake. This project falls within the services category and is classified under land management services (CPV code: 70332100). The procurement method is open, employing an open procedure, with the current procurement stage being the award phase. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was signed on 6th July 2021, after a competitive bidding process that attracted 9 bids, including 8 submissions from SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in land management, environmental restoration, and related services, such as riverbank protection works, fencing erection, and tree planting. Companies experienced in ecological conservation and restoration projects would be particularly well-suited to pursue this contract. With the framework agreement allowing for multiple participants, there is potential for smaller firms to collaborate and leverage their expertise. Additionally, businesses located in or capable of operating within North East Wales may find this tender especially advantageous, as all work must be completed within the designated Special Area of Conservation.

## Notice

Restoration of natural features on river Dee to include creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing, and in-river works including weir removals, gravel and boulder placement and brash revetment works

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the requirement is to deliver conservation actions on behalf of LIFE Dee River project within Dee River and Llyn Tegid SAC. LIFE Dee River is a 6.8mGBP project under the EU LIFE program and focuses on the restoration of freshwater features in River Dee and Bala Lake/Afon Dyfrdwy a Llyn Tegid SAC. The scope of the restoration works under this framework includes: - Introduction of gravels, boulders and large woody debris into the water courses to create habitats and restore natural features Creating riverside corridors with fencing along the Dee and its tributaries thereby reducing the impacts of livestock and pollutants entering the watercourses Planting of trees to improve riparian zone habitat, stabilise banks and reduce erosion Partial weir removal and reprofiling Minor works including small culvert works and construction of footbridges On farm works to reduce nutrients and sediments entering watercourses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015649-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | D W JONES FENCING; S.E.METCALFE A'I GWMNI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
- 14212100 - Pebbles and gravel
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 70332100 - Land management services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015649-2021
- 8 Apr 2021 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007256-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

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