--- title: "River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-131427" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-131427" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-131427.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-131427.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2024-12-19" --- # River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-131427 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-131427) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-131427.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131427 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 | | 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 | £17,000,000 | | Lots value | £17,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £17,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | 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 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131427 - 19 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131427 - 23 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131427 - 10 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131427 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY437215 River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework - 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 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN464402 River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework - 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 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496254 River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework (Lot 2) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496253 River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-131427 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## 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-131427. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-131427.json.