--- title: "River Restoration and Invasive Non-Native Species Control All Wales Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-129045" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-129045" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-129045.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-129045.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2023-02-10" --- # River Restoration and Invasive Non-Native Species Control All Wales Framework Agreement Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-129045 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-129045) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-129045.json) ## Summary Natural Resources Wales has initiated a planned procurement process for the River Restoration and Invasive Non-Native Species Control All Wales Framework Agreement. The procurement involves works related to river restoration services and INNS control across Wales. The tender process is in the planning stage, with key dates including an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 10th February 2023 and 9th March 2023. This tender presents business growth opportunities for contractors interested in river restoration, river management, and INNS control. The framework agreement aims to support large-scale projects in Wales, enhancing ecological quality and habitat structures of Welsh rivers. Businesses involved in environmental protection, construction, and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## 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 INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) Control and Manual Channel Clearance NRW is carrying out pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in river restoration, river management, and INNS control with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in Spring 2023. 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. This lot will include: 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. NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 10th February 2023 and 9th March 2023. Contractors operating across Wales are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities in their local areas. Contractor input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties. NOTE THIS WORK WILL BE FURTHER SUB-DIVIDED INTO SMALLER GEOGRAPHICAL SUB-LOTS IN THE TENDER During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:- -Attend a face to face meeting with NRW Procurement (various locations available) -Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.. To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk River Restoration NRW is carrying out pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in river restoration, river management, and INNS control with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in Spring 2023. 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 -INNS (Invasive Species Control) NOTE THIS WORK WILL BE FURTHER SUB-DIVIDED INTO SMALLER GEOGRAPHICAL SUB-LOTS IN THE TENDER NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 10th February 2023 and 9th March 2023. Contractors operating across Wales are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities in their local areas. Contractor input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties. During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:- -Attend a face to face meeting with NRW Procurement (various locations available) -Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Please note this PIN is not a call for competition.. To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129045 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Mar 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## 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 - 10 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129045 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB427299 River Restoration and Invasive Non-Native Species Control All Wales Framework Agreement - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129045 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-129045 ## 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-kuma6s-129045. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-129045.json.