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title: "NCC202402120 - Mon and Brecon Canal Desilting Operations"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142576"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWPORT CITY COUCIL"
published: "2024-08-28"
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# NCC202402120 - Mon and Brecon Canal Desilting Operations

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142576

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## Summary

Newport City Council has initiated and awarded a tender named "NCC202402120 - Mon and Brecon Canal Desilting Operations" in the works category. The procurement process, managed by Michael Owen of Newport City Council, began with a tender notice on 28th June 2024 and concluded with the award on 12th August 2024 to Thomas Brothers Group Ltd. The project involves desilting the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal bed between Harry Roberts Bridge and Pontymason Lane, with silt relocation and ecological oversight. The significant dates include the contract signing on 12th August 2024, indicating that the project is currently at the award stage. The overall project is expected to be completed within 4-5 weeks from the start date.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies specializing in construction work related to canals, irrigation channels, and aqueducts. Ideal candidates for this contract would be businesses experienced in environmental management and civil engineering, particularly those capable of handling large-scale desilting operations. The awarded value of the contract is £112,838, making it an attractive opportunity for firms seeking to expand their portfolio in regional infrastructural projects. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, benefiting businesses looking to enhance their credibility and market presence through public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Monmounthshire and Brecon Canal- To fully desilt the canal bed between Caerphilly boundary at Harry Roberts Bridge and Pontymason Lane. This will Involve draining down this section and overpumping the water downstream into the section of canal between Pontymason Lane and 14 Locks Visitor Centre. Once dry, the silt which is estimated to be approx. 1000 to 1200 m3 will be taken off site to a location within the Newport Boundary (Shaftesbury Park for stockpiling) within a boarded construction site style compound located at the end of the park outside the former Shaftesbury allotment. This compound will be erected by the contractor winning the tender. On receiving the silt from the canal at the compound the contractor will shape the silt in order to maximise storage and ensure run of water from the material. The sections from Pontymason Lane downstream to 14 Locks Visitor Centre will have excess silt removed around structures (bridges) and pinch points through visual inspection and by consulting the geological surveys which will be made available to you. The material to remove here is estimated to be between 200 to 300 m3. Works will take place under a watching brief carried out by an ecologist. Fish and amphibians from the drained sections will be relocated downstream. Works are anticipated to be completed within 4-5 weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142576 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,838 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS BROTHERS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
- 45247110 - Canal construction
- 45247112 - Drainage canal construction work
- 45248100 - Canal locks construction work

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 13:58 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142576
- 28 Jun 2024 at 12:08 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142576

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.newport.gov.uk

## Provenance

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