River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework

A Tender Notice
by NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

Source
OJEU
Type
Framework (Works)
Duration
4 year
Value
£17M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
15 May 2023
Delivery
To 23 Jan 2028 (est.)
Deadline
19 Jun 2023 12:00

Concepts

Location

River catchments across Wales

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

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 Division

1 River Restoration
  • Value: £16M

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.
2 Invasive Non-Native Species Control and Manual River Channel Restoration
  • Value: £1M

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.

Award Criteria

Quality 40.0
PRICE 60.0

CPV Codes

  • 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
  • 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
  • 45111213 - Site-clearance work
  • 45342000 - Erection of fencing
  • 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
  • 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
  • 14212100 - Pebbles and gravel
  • 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services
  • 92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131427 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: The delivery of Community Benefits through procurement activity is a stated aim of the Welsh Government as highlighted in the Wales Procurement Policy Statement 2015. Community Benefits or ‘social requirements’ fall into 6 main categories and are designed to ensure that wider social and economic issues are taken into account when tendering contracts, these are shown below: Retention and Training for existing workforce Supply chain initiatives Promoting environmental benefits Community Initiatives Contributions to education Training and recruitment opportunities for the economically active A community benefit proposal must be provided in the tender. Please note that as this is non-core it will not be scored as part of your tender submission, but it is required for a complaint bid. (WA Ref:131427) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

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