Modification notice
Modification of a contract/concession during its term
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: cmss@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
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Diving Services Framework 2022
Reference number: 83617
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98363000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.2) Description
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Non-native species taxonomist
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98363000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. They will have advanced specialist knowledge and experience in the identification of non-native species. They will have excellent taxonomic skills to be able to identify these species from native species. They will be up to date with such species currently found or likely to be found in the UK, horizon scanning literature and other sources of information. They will have specialist knowledge in the methods for identification and preservation and key literature to assist identification in field laboratory where in situ identification is not possible.
Where suitably competent and experienced to supervise diving activities at work, you may be required to provide rolling diver supervisor duties as part of this lot.
This role may also be combined with Lot 7 coordinator role
5 days per annum.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start:
07/03/2022
End:
06/03/2024
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.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-006275
Section V: Award of contract/concession
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 83617
Title: Non-native species taxonomist
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
22/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Marine EcoSol
21 Brynteg,
Beaumaris
LL588HF
UK
Telephone: +44 7868705017
NUTS: UKL11
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd.
Quarrybank Cottage, Harehope Quarry
Frosterley
DL132SG
UK
Telephone: +44 7813786503
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
/concession: 300 000.00
GBP
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 (itt_83617 "Diving Services Framework 2022") 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 download and view documents 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:139604)
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
14/03/2024
Section VII: Modifications to the contract/concession
VII.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
VII.1.1) Main CPV code
98363000
VII.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
VII.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
VII.1.4) Description of the procurement
A diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. They will have advanced specialist knowledge and experience in the identification of non-native species. They will have excellent taxonomic skills to be able to identify these species from native species. They will be up to date with such species currently found or likely to be found in the UK, horizon scanning literature and other sources of information. They will have specialist knowledge in the methods for identification and preservation and key literature to assist identification in field laboratory where in situ identification is not possible. Where suitably competent and experienced to supervise diving activities at work, you may be required to provide rolling diver supervisor duties as part of this lot.
This role may also be combined with Lot 7 coordinator role
5 days per annum.
VII.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start:
07/03/2022
End:
06/03/2025
VII.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: 300 000.00 GBP
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Marine EcoSol
21 Brynteg,
Beaumaris
LL588HF
UK
Telephone: +44 7868705017
NUTS: UKL11
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd.
Harehope Quarry, Frosterley
Bishop Auckland
DL132SG
UK
Telephone: +44 7813786503
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.2) Information about modifications
VII.2.1) Description of the modifications
Extension of 12 months to 06/03/2025 and framework rates increased by 4% in line with CPI.
VII.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
The variation relates to Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 PCR 2015 clause 1(a). Extension option and annual uplift
allowed for within the original contract.
VII.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications and price adaptions and, in the case of Directive 2014/23/EU, average inflation in the Member State concerned)
Value excluding VAT: 300 000.00 Currency: GBP
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: 300 000.00 Currency: GBP