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: christian.clee@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.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Forest Roads Construction Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Natural Resources Wales is required to employ appropriate contractors to construct, maintain, repair, service or upgrade physical structures and / or associated land within the Welsh Government Woodland Estate that is managed by Natural Resources Wales.
Works under the Forest Roads Construction Framework may be inclusive of but not limited to the construction and maintenance of:
a. Forestry roads;
b. Forestry tracks and ramps (Stoned and unstoned)
c. Earthworks and associated features
d. Turnarounds, lay bys, passing bays etc,
e. Timber stacking bays and skyline bays
f. Culverts and other drainage control structures such as SuDs;
g. Armoured crossing points
h. Bridges including temporary bridges;
i. Paths and recreational facilities
j. Quarrying Activities
l. General Infrastructure
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
36 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Primary Infrastructure and Associated Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
45233100
45233000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 Primary Infrastructure and Associated Services (2 Zones, North and South with 3 suppliers in each zone).
This lot is aimed at the larger construction projects that Forestry engineering carries out, such as the construction of new roads. The work let on this Lot includes construction of primary estate infrastructure including roads, bridges, associated earthworks and drainage, other similar structures, and quarrying activities associated with these construction projects.
The following types of services to be supplied on this Lot are indicated below:
- Construction of unmetalled new forest roads and tracks,
- major road upgrades,
- installation of culverts,
- extraction of aggregates on NRW quarry sites,
- supply and or haulage of aggregates,
- excavation and removal/disposal of deteriorated or unsuitable materials,
- bridge repairs and maintenance.
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
Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
45233000
45233100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services (4 zones: North, Mid, South East, and South West, with 4 suppliers in each zone).
This Lot includes construction of secondary forest infrastructure including tracks, paths, and recreational facilities; drainage; harvesting facilities such as ramps, water control measures, stacking bays; and quarrying activities.
The following types of services to be supplied on this Lot are indicated below:
- Construction of harvesting infrastructure such as tracks, ramps and stacking bays,
- minor road upgrades,
- forest road maintenance and repairs including grading and rolling,
- installation of culverts including repairs and maintenance,
- forest road maintenance and repairs including grading and rolling,
- roadside ditch maintenance/cleaning,
- extraction of aggregates on NRW quarry sites,
- supply and or haulage of aggregates,
- resurfacing of bound roads/trails/carparks,
- bridge repairs and maintenance,
- excavation and removal/disposal of deteriorated or unsuitable materials.
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 022-122291
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Primary Infrastructure and Associated Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 19
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.J.Thomas and Son LTD
Pantygwin, Cellan
Lampeter
SA488HL
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MIDWEST PLANT LTD
CELLAR FARM, SENNYBRIDGE
BRECON
LD38HD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G H James cyf
Units 1 - 3, Utica Buildings Trawsfynydd
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL414DU
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McCarthy Contractors (Bridgend) Ltd
Heol Morfa, Village Farm Industrial Estate, Pyle
Bridgend
CF336BP
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: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) Co Ltd
Ty Glyn, Canol Y Dre
Ruthin
LL151QW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 18 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 19
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A Thomas & Sons
1 Glancrewi, Penegoes
Machynlleth
SY208NL
UK
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E W Jones (Plant Hire ) Ltd.
1 Hendre Mawr, Fron Goch
Bala
LL237SA
UK
NUTS: UKL12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G H James cyf
Units 1 - 3, Utica Buildings Trawsfynydd
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL414DU
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JOHN KELLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LTD
Penrallt, Llanddaniel
Gaerwen
LL606DY
UK
NUTS: UKL11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.J. Thomas and Son Ltd
Brynhyfryd, Peniel
Carmarthen
SA327DJ
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MIDWEST PLANT LTD
CELLAR FARM, SENNYBRIDGE
BRECON
LD38HD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Williams Civil Engineering
3 George Hill
Llandeilo
Sa196AU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dilwyn Roderick & Co
Parklands, Cynghordy
Llandovery
SA200LS
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LTD
TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LTD, Neuaddlas
TREGARON
SY256LG
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tom Prichard Contracting Ltd.
Earthmover's House, Unit 16, Llantrisant Business Park
Llantrisant
CF728LF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McCarthy Contractors (Bridgend) Ltd
46a Village Farm Ind Est, Pyle
Bridgend
CF336BP
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 18 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Invitation to Tender documentation can be accessed on Bravo etenderwales using reference: itt_82155
(WA Ref:127293)
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
07/12/2022