Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Welsh Government Sponsored Body
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Steep Ground Operations Using Walking Excavator
Reference number: NRW43257
II.1.2) Main CPV code
43262100
Â
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NRW is seeking to award a framework agreement with 7 lots covering the whole of Wales to secure skilled and competent contractors to operate the steep ground walking excavators. Operating these machines is a unique specialisation which requires a high level of skill, competence, dexterity and experience. Contractors will also be required to have an awareness of terrain, soil structure and the capabilities of the machine along with ensuring and maintaining planting positions adhering to OGB4 on steep banks
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
North East Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16100000
16600000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL23
UKL2
UKL13
Main site or place of performance:
North East Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the requirement is to secure Steep Ground Operations throughout Wales. Walking Excavator steep ground preparation is a fundamental element of silvicultural establishment practices ensuring prepared brash free planting positions within screefed aerated soils. This will ensure UKWAS/ FSC compliance, meet industry best practice standards in line with OGN 4 whilst delivering an increasing planting programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
North West Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16100000
16600000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL11
UKL12
Main site or place of performance:
North West Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the requirement is to secure Steep Ground Operations throughout Wales. Walking Excavator steep ground preparation is a fundamental element of silvicultural establishment practices ensuring prepared brash free planting positions within screefed aerated soils. This will ensure UKWAS/ FSC compliance, meet industry best practice standards in line with OGN 4 whilst delivering an increasing planting programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Mid Wales - North
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16100000
16600000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL24
UKL2
Main site or place of performance:
Mid Wales - North
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the requirement is to secure Steep Ground Operations throughout Wales. Walking Excavator steep ground preparation is a fundamental element of silvicultural establishment practices ensuring prepared brash free planting positions within screefed aerated soils. This will ensure UKWAS/ FSC compliance, meet industry best practice standards in line with OGN 4 whilst delivering an increasing planting programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Mid Wales - South
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16600000
16100000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL24
UKL1
Main site or place of performance:
Mid Wales - South
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the requirement is to secure Steep Ground Operations throughout Wales. Walking Excavator steep ground preparation is a fundamental element of silvicultural establishment practices ensuring prepared brash free planting positions within screefed aerated soils. This will ensure UKWAS/ FSC compliance, meet industry best practice standards in line with OGN 4 whilst delivering an increasing planting programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
South West Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16100000
16600000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
UKL18
UKL1
Main site or place of performance:
South West Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the requirement is to secure Steep Ground Operations throughout Wales. Walking Excavator steep ground preparation is a fundamental element of silvicultural establishment practices ensuring prepared brash free planting positions within screefed aerated soils. This will ensure UKWAS/ FSC compliance, meet industry best practice standards in line with OGN 4 whilst delivering an increasing planting programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
South Central Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16100000
16600000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
UKL22
Main site or place of performance:
South Central Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the requirement is to secure Steep Ground Operations throughout Wales. Walking Excavator steep ground preparation is a fundamental element of silvicultural establishment practices ensuring prepared brash free planting positions within screefed aerated soils. This will ensure UKWAS/ FSC compliance, meet industry best practice standards in line with OGN 4 whilst delivering an increasing planting programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
South East Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16100000
16600000
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
UKL16
Main site or place of performance:
South East Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the requirement is to secure Steep Ground Operations throughout Wales. Walking Excavator steep ground preparation is a fundamental element of silvicultural establishment practices ensuring prepared brash free planting positions within screefed aerated soils. This will ensure UKWAS/ FSC compliance, meet industry best practice standards in line with OGN 4 whilst delivering an increasing planting programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
03/02/2020
Local time: 13:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
03/02/2020
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Framework will be re-advertised after 4 years
VI.3) Additional information
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/COMPLETING THE ITT.
1. Tenderers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
2. Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows:
a. Login to the etendering portal.
b. Select ITT_79205
c. Select ITT's Open to all suppliers
d. Access the listing relating to the contract ITT: itt_79205 and view details.
e. Click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left hand side of the page.
3. Once you have expressed your interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and where you can construct your reply as instructed.
4. For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk
(WA Ref:57550)
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=98322
(WA Ref:98322)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Natural Resources Wales
Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0TP
UK
Telephone: +44 3000653000
Internet address(es)
URL: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/12/2019