Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0TP
UK
Telephone: +44 3000653000
E-mail: procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Government Sponsored Body
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Ground Preparation Services Framework
Reference number: NRW50899
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this framework is to provide All Wales NRW Forestry Operations teams with the resource to manage the Ground preparation programme of works predominantly within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE). This framework could also be used for NRW funded projects if appropriate.
NRW is responsible for the management of the WGWE and has an annual restocking and new planting programme of around 1600 ha’s, requiring some four million trees. NRW manages the WGWE sustainably and is certified by both the Forest Stewardship Council and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, to meet the UK Woodland Assurance Standard.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
8 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Ground Preparation using a Tracked Excavator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
43262100
16100000
77231000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
7 different areas within wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework is being developed to provide a flexible contractor base to carry out all aspects of Ground Preparation services using a tracked excavator, which all restocked areas must conform to our NRW’s OGN4 guidance relating to sustainable forest management. The service is to cover category A work such as Brash Raking & Hinge Mounding, Brash Raking & Inverted Mounding, Brash Raking & Screef, Brash Raking only, mulching, construction of ATV Tracks and maintenance of drains.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Ground Preparation using a Walking Excavator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
43262100
77231000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
7 areas within Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Ground Preparation services using a walking excavtor is required to give a structure to restocking the felled areas and has silvicultural benefits such as increased growth rates, reduction in plant losses and can reduce the need to chemically treat areas in line with NRW’S Integrated Pest Management Strategy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Ground Preparation by Scarification
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16600000
77231000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
2 areas within Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ground preparation by scarification will be required as a key component of restocking and new planting, helping NRW to achieve the successful establishment of trees on a clearfelled areas or woodland creation sites. Ground preparation is usually required to provide beneficial planting positions, that may offer improved soil aeration, reduced weed competition, accessibility to tree planters, as well as providing a structure for tree spacing and stocking density.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-027485
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Ground Preparation using a Tracked Excavator
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 15
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pryor & Rickett Silviculture
10 Priory Hill
Brecon
LD39DH
UK
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RWSF Ltd
Siambar Wen, Gwyddelwern
Corwen
LL219DU
UK
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eirwyn James Plant services Ltd
42 Heol Yr Ysgol, Cefneithin
Llanelli
SA147EA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G Brown
Tyngwndwn Chapel House, Felinfach
Lampeter
SA488BE
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GMD Forestry Ltd
3 pen y bryn, bontuchel
ruthin
ll152bh
UK
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meredith Contract Services
Pantrhiwddulais, Talgarreg
Llandysul
SA444XN
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Owen Environmental Ltd
Penmaen Ucha Farm, Penmaenpool
Dolgellau
LL401YD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cwm Agricultural ltd
1 Aman Place, Cwmaman
Aberdare
CF446PE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Brothers Group Ltd
The Lowlands, Nash
NEWPORT
NP182DA
UK
NUTS: UKL21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smerdon Tree Services Ltd
The Old School, Commercial Street
Bedlinog
CF466RF
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Ground Preparation using a Walking Excavator
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eirwyn James Plant services Ltd
42 Heol Yr Ysgol, Cefneithin
Llanelli
SA147EA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G Brown
Tyngwndwn Chapel House, Felinfach
Lampeter
SA488BE
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GMD Forestry Ltd
3 pen y bryn, bontuchel
ruthin
ll152bh
UK
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Ground Preparation by Scarification
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meredith Contract Services
Pantrhiwddulais, Talgarreg
Llandysul
SA444XN
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Owen Environmental Ltd
Penmaen Ucha Farm, Penmaenpool
Dolgellau
LL401YD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:130929)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/04/2023