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title: "River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework (Lot 2)"
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# River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework (Lot 2)

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0433ef

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## Summary

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Natural Resources Wales has initiated the "River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework" encompassing various projects related to riverbank protection works. The procurement process covers two lots: River Restoration (Lot 1) and Invasive Non-Native Species Control and Manual River Channel Restoration (Lot 2). The project will be executed across Wales, subdividing into seven geographical areas including North West Wales, North East Wales, Upper-mid Wales, Lower-mid Wales, South West Wales, South Central Wales, and South East Wales. The framework contract spans from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2027, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The primary category of work falls under "works," emphasizing riverbank protection services. The initiative aims to ensure the ecological quality of Welsh rivers through various nature-based solutions.

The framework creates significant business opportunities for companies specializing in ecological land management, groundworks, civil engineering, riverbank protection, invasive species control, and related services. SMEs awarded these contracts can expect growth opportunities by engaging in long-term projects that promote environmental sustainability. Companies such as ECOVIGOUR LTD, Thomas Brothers Group Ltd, Spencer ECA LTD, and JPL Groundwork and Civil Engineering are examples of the firms participating in this initiative. This tender encourages businesses with expertise in environmental conservation and infrastructure development to compete and showcase their innovative solutions aimed at restoring and maintaining the natural habitats of Welsh rivers.

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## Notice

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

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.

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040961-2024 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,000,000 |

## 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | A J BUTLER CONTRACTING; A.J.BUTLER CONTRACTING; COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT; COUNTYSIDE MANAGEMENT; D W JONES FENCING; ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT; ECOVIGOUR; GWYN ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION A'I FAB; J P L GROUNDWORK AND CIVIL ENGINEERING; JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES; JPL GROUNDWORK AND CIVIL ENGINEERING; OWEN ENVIRONMENTAL; PAULS PLANT HIRE; PENGALLT; S E METCALFE A'I GWMNI CYF; S.E.METCALFE A'I GWMNI; SALIX RIVER & WETLAND SERVICES; SALIX RIVER AND WETLAND SERVICES; SPENCER ECA; T.W.I.G. WOODLAND MANAGEMENT; THOMAS BROTHERS GROUP; TOWY COUNTRYSIDE SERVICES; TR33; TREGARON TRADING SERVICES; WYE AND USK FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### 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

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 12:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040961-2024
- 19 Dec 2024 at 12:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040960-2024
- 23 Jan 2024 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002326-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:287127-2023:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

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