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 3000654962
E-mail: procurement.ops@cyfoethanturiolcymru.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
Other: Welsh Government Sponsored Body
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
LIFE Welsh Raised Bogs - Framework for Peat Groundworks & Scrub Removal
Reference number: ITT_74208
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Lot 1 – Peat Works - NRW is intending to award a framework agreement to contractors that can raise and stabilise water levels and modify peat surfaces using a variety of methods that require low ground pressure, tracked excavators.
Lot 1 is divided into two areas. These are named Area A and Area B.
Bidders are free to bid for both areas or one of the areas. The value for this Lot is GBP2.2M
Lot 2 – Removal of invasive Scrub - NRW is intending to award a framework agreement to contractors that can remove unwanted scrub growth across the project’s sites. Woody tree species were not originally part of the natural vegetation cover of raised bogs, Project sites include, but are not limited to National Nature Reserves, land managed by NRW and other land (with access & permissions agreed with NRW).
All the sites worked on are environmentally sensitive and are legally protected at a National, European or International level for their wildlife interest.
The value for this Lot is GBP800K.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
LIFE Welsh Raised Bog Framework for Peat Groundworks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
WALES
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Peat Works
NRW is intending to award a framework agreement to contractors that can raise and stabilise water levels and modify peat surfaces using a variety of methods that require low ground pressure, tracked excavators.
The methods proposed to achieve higher water tables and improved bog surface profiles are detailed below and include (but are not limited to);
- low elevation contour bunding (a recently developed technique in peatland restoration),
- re-profiling of high peat bunds,
- building and strengthening dams,
- re-profiling surfaces and inverting vegetation.
Lot 1 is divided into two areas. These are named Area A and Area B.
Lot 1 Site
Area A Cors Fochno
Cors Goch Trawsfynydd*
Area B Cors Caron
Rhos Goch
Waun Ddu (in Usk Bat Sites)
Cernydd Carmel*
Esgyrn Bottom*
Bidders are free to bid for both areas or one of the areas. Please note that the sites marked * are private sites and all works to be carried out in those locations should have with prior management and access agreement.
The maximum framework value for this Lot is approximately GBP2.2M.
During the lifetime of this framework, there may be opportunity for additional work from NRW sister organisations or from other internal business units within NRW, to deliver similar works/services across other sites in Wales.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
LIFE Welsh Raised Bog Framework for Scrub removal
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
16600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
WALES
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Removal of invasive Scrub
NRW is intending to award a framework agreement to contractors that can remove unwanted scrub growth across the project’s sites. Woody tree species were not originally part of the natural vegetation cover of raised bogs, Project sites include, but are not limited to National Nature Reserves, land managed by NRW and other land (with access & permissions agreed with NRW).
All the sites worked on are environmentally sensitive and are legally protected at a National, European or International level for their wildlife interest.
There will be one geographical area for lot 2:
Lot 2 Site
Location
Cors Fochno Nr. Borth, Ceredigion
Cors Caron Nr. Tregaron, Ceredigion
Rhos Goch Nr. Hay on Wye, Powys
Waun Ddu (in Usk Bat Sites Nr. Crickhowell, Powys
Cernydd Carmel Nr. Crosshands, Carmarthenshire
Esgyrn Bottom Nr. Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
The maximum framework value for this Lot is approximately GBP800K.
During the lifetime of this framework, there may be opportunity for additional work from Natural England or from other internal business units within NRW, to deliver similar works/services across other sites in Wales.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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:
2019/S 079-190245
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: LIFE Welsh Raised Bog Framework for Peat Groundworks
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/11/2019
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
Dinsdale Moorland Specialists Limited
Deep Dale Head, Wigglesworth
Skipton
BD234RH
UK
Telephone: +44 7974021872
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.J.Butler Contracting
AEL Y BRYN, BRECHFA
CARMARTHEN
SA327RB
UK
Telephone: +44 7855404125
Fax: +44 1559364796
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peter Watkin
Peter Watkin, Blaenwaun Farm
BORTH
SY245NX
UK
Telephone: +44 7779368852
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TERRA FIRMA ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
Mount Pleasant Farm, Haslingden Old Road
Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire
BB53SN
UK
Telephone: +44 1706224904
Fax: +44 1706224904
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
Telephone: +44 766540414
Fax: +44 766540805
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:
: 2 200 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: LIFE Welsh Raised Bog Framework for Scrub removal
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/11/2019
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: 0
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
Treeclear UK Ltd
Spout Farm, Preston Road, Longridge
Preston
PR33BE
UK
Telephone: +44 1772783322
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPENCER ENVIRONMENTAL CARE ASSOCIATES LTD
SPENCER ENVIRONMENTAL CARE ASSOCIATES LTD, PARCAU, PENRHIWLLAN
LLANDYSUL
SA445NW
UK
Telephone: +44 1559371534
Fax: +44 1559371926
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Davies Agri & Plant Contractor
Gwenllan, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Pencader
SA399HU
UK
Telephone: +44 7721416934
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.J.Butler Contracting
AEL Y BRYN, BRECHFA
CARMARTHEN
SA327RB
UK
Telephone: +44 7855404125
Fax: +44 1559364796
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:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
During the lifetime of this framework, there may be opportunity for additional work from Natural England or from other internal business units within NRW, to deliver similar works/services across other sites in Wales.
Natural England will be a beneficiary of this framework. Please refer weblink below to their website.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-England
(WA Ref:99750)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.go.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/02/2020