--- title: "Derelict Vessel Removal in Wales" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-135645" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-135645" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-135645.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-135645.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2023-10-17" --- # Derelict Vessel Removal in Wales Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-135645 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-135645) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-135645.json) ## Summary Natural Resources Wales is planning a procurement process titled "Derelict Vessel Removal in Wales" in the services category. The organisation is seeking information from potential contractors on methods for removing small-to-medium size vessels while minimising impacts on protected areas. The deadline for responses is specified in the notice to inform a marine licence application and future contract delivery in early 2024. This tender offers business growth opportunities for contractors providing vessel-salvaging services and marine conservation strategy planning. Companies capable of removing derelict vessels in compliance with environmental regulations and best practices are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender can lead to potential future contracts with Natural Resources Wales, allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in marine operations and waste disposal. ## Notice Natural Resources Wales (NRW) plan to procure a Contractor(s) to deliver derelict vessel removal including (but not limited to):- Removal of vessels that could either be floating, lightly aground, hard aground, sunken in shallow water or partially buried in mud - this should preferably involve the use of a crane stationed on a hardstanding adjacent to the area where vessels are present.- Following requirements of a marine licence, and all best practice guidance when working in sensitive and/or protected areas of land and sea (these should be consulted with the contract manager and appropriate NRW staff who will be able to provide advice).- Vessel survey for hazardous waste prior to, and during, the removal operation.- Appropriate disposal of vessels and any other waste collected during the operation, including any hazardous waste (NRW may appoint a separate contractor to carry out this part of the requirement if appropriate, depending on the contract needs).The contract is anticipated to be delivered in early 2024, with a possibility of similar contracts being required again in late 2024 and beyond depending on NRW needs.NRW is looking to engage with the market. The purpose of this notice is to seek information from the marketplace in relation to the capacity to carry out this potential future contract opportunity. This is to inform the method statement section of a marine licence application required prior to the contract commencing. It will also inform the procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. The information we are looking for is detailed in the "Additional Information" section of this notice.Contractors should note that this notice does not constitute any guarantee or work, it is purely for market research purposes.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=135645. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135645 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 17 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 63725100 - Vessel-salvaging services - 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning ## Release History - 17 Oct 2023 at 16:31 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135645 ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=135645 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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