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title: "Wetland Harvester (Pistenbully): Driver, Storage & Maintenance Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137900"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2024-01-10"
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# Wetland Harvester (Pistenbully): Driver, Storage & Maintenance Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137900

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales has initiated a planning stage tender for a Wetland Harvester (Pistenbully): Driver, Storage & Maintenance Framework Agreement. The procurement process is being conducted in Cardiff, UK. The contract, worth GBP 200,000, falls under the works category and involves the provision of driver, storage, and light maintenance services for the Wetland Harvester in Mid to South Wales. The framework agreement is set to commence on 1st August 2024, focusing on wetland restoration works.

This tender by Natural Resources Wales presents an opportunity for contractors offering driver services, storage facilities, and maintenance capabilities for wetland harvesters, especially those with experience in environmental protection projects. Businesses that can supply operatives to operate a Wetland Harvester (PistenBully) and provide necessary storage, maintenance, and transportation services will find this tender well-suited for potential growth opportunities. The procurement process emphasises the importance of controlling dominant plant species and restoring SAC and peatland conservation sites in Wales.

## Notice

Provision of driver, storage and light maintenance of Wetland Harvester (PistenBully)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NRW is intending to award a 4 year Framework Agreement contract commencing 01 August 2024 to a Contractor that can supply two Drivers to operate a Wetland Harvester (PistenBully) and attachments. The Contractor will also need to provide undercover storage, carryout routine maintenance and transport the machine between sites of operation and the storage facility. Operative training will be arranged by NRW if required. The PistenBully machine will play a key role in the restoration works for NRW and partners - the control of a dominant plant species: Purple moor grass (Molinea caerulea) along with some sedge and other biomass, at sites which are predominantly SAC (Special Areas of Conservation) and peatland restoration sites. This PistenBully is a self-propelled, compact, low ground pressure, tracked machine which carries a range of implements for cutting and harvesting wetland vegetation, chipping timber and herbicide application, as detailed below and described in the enclosed specification documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137900 |
| 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 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
- 34113200 - All-terrain vehicles
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137900

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN462811
  Wetland Harvester (Pistenbully): Driver, Storage & Maintenance Framework Agreement - Provision of driver, storage and light maintenance of Wetland Harvester (PistenBully)

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137900
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-137900
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

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