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
Contact person: Keith Edwards
Telephone: +44 3000653000
E-mail: keith.edwards@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
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Sands of LIFE: South Conservation and All Wales Fencing Framework
Reference number: itt_82641
II.1.2) Main CPV code
70332100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NRW is seeking to award a framework for the supply of Sands of LIFE (LIFE 17 NAT/UK/000023): Conservation and Fencing.
The purpose of the requirement is the purchase of works and services to carry out conservation actions in the Sands of LIFE bid. These include rejuvenation works by creating frontal dune notches and re-profiling through turf stripping; mowing; scraping and lowering dune slacks; management of invasive scrub; controlling non-native invasive species and fencing to facilitate grazing.
Sand dunes in Wales are rare and threatened, accounting for 11% (8,101ha) of the total UK sand dune resource (71,569ha) and just 0.3% of the land surface of Wales. Dynamic conditions are vital for maintaining the favourable condition of sand dune habitats and species. However, sand dunes across Europe are currently in a phase of dune stability and lacking dynamic conditions. In the UK all the Annex I sand dune habitats are in Unfavourable conservation status, (similarly reflected across the Atlantic Biogeographic Region). Stabilisation of sand dune habitats has not only resulted in Unfavourable conservation status, but also the loss or decline of those species which depend upon bare sand and early successional sand dune stages. Restoration of dynamic processes will allow the free movement of sand and the resulting rain of calcareous sand will improve conditions for all Haibtats Directive Annex I sand dune habitats, but specifically for the development and favourable maintenance of priority dune grassland habitat (H2130*).
The aim of this project is to achieve favourable conservation status of 5 Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and 3 Annex II species on 10 sites (in 4 Special Areas of Conservation sites) equating to 2403ha (62%) of Welsh sand dune habitat.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 400 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Rejuvenation and Scrub Clearance Works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45111220
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Sands of LIFE Special Areas of Conservation coastal dune sites in the counties of Bridgend, Swansea and Carmarthenshire (southern lot) & Angesley and Gwynedd (northern lot).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is split into 2 regional sub-lots:
Lot 1a: South Wales Rejuvenation and Scrub Clearance Works
Lot 1b: North Wales Rejuvenation Works
This Lot is for sand dune rejuvenation works for North Wales which includes the following:
- Frontal dune notches
- Re-profiling (turf stripping)
- Dune slack scrapes
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As per tender instructions
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Vegetation Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77211300
77312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Sands of LIFE Special Areas of Conservation coastal dune sites in the counties of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Bridgend, Swansea and Carmarthenshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Vegetation Management all-Wales (Mowing and INNS management for South Wales only)
Invasive Species Control:
Hand Removal
Mowing/Strimming
Mulching
Spraying
Excavation
Removal of arisings/waste
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As per tender instructions
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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:
Yes
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Fencing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45342000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Sands of LIFE Special Areas of Conservation coastal dune sites in the counties of Bridgend, Swansea and Carmarthenshire (southern sub-lot) & Angesley and Gwynedd (northern sub-lot).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is split into 2 regional sub-lots:
Lot 3a: Fencing South Wales
Lot 3b: Fencing North Wales
The main specifications for fencing work requirement (but not limited to) are as follows:
Chestnut fencing
Pressure Treated Fencing
V-shaped gates
Farm gates
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As per tender instructions
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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:
Yes
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:
2020/S 152-373613
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Rejuvenation and Scrub Clearance Works
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.J.Butler Contracting
MARCHOLWS, PENIEL
CARMARTHEN
SA327AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.J.Thomas and Son LTD
Pantygwin, Cellan
Lampeter
SA488HL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ian Davies Plant Limited
Llwynfelish Farm, Neath Road, Crynant
Neath
SA108SP
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Davies Agricultural & Plant Contractors ltd
Gwenllan, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Pencader
SA399HU
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GHJ Civil Engineering Ltd
Tai Forgan, Llannor
Pwllheli
LL535UH
UK
NUTS: UKL12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 900 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Vegetation Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2020
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: 0
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
A.J.Butler Contracting
MARCHOLWS, PENIEL
CARMARTHEN
SA327AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Davies Agricultural & Plant Contractors ltd
Gwenllan, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Pencader
SA399HU
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 200 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Fencing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Davies Agricultural & Plant Contractors ltd
Gwenllan, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Pencader
SA399HU
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.J.Butler Contracting
MARCHOLWS, PENIEL
CARMARTHEN
SA327AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ian Davies Plant Limited
Llwynfelish Farm, Neath Road, Crynant
Neath
SA108SP
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tir a Choed
Bryn Derwen Bach, Coed y Parc, Bethesda
Bangor
LL574YW
UK
NUTS: UKL12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S.E.Metcalfe a'i Gwmni
Tan Yr Eglwys, Llanrhychwyn
Trefriw
LL270YJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST / COMPLETING THE ITT
i) Suppliers should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
ii) Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows
a) login to the eTendering portal
b) select ITT'
c) select 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers'
d) access the listing relating to the contract (title itt_82641) and view details
e) click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left hand side of the page
iii) Once you have expressed interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can view the opportunity and download the documentation and where you can construct your reply as instructed. You must then publish your reply using the publish button.
iv) For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 0112470 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk.
(WA Ref:106314)
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
09/12/2020