CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Monitoring - New LIFE for Welsh Raised Bogs

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

NRW intend to award a contract for expert consultancy service to design and deliver scientific monitoring programme that will reliably and robustly evidence the impact of conservation land management actions within the New LIFE for Welsh Raised Bogs Projects on improving the conservation status and ecosystems service provision of seven lowland raised bog sites across Wales.

The aim of the project is to improve the conservation status of: 694 ha of Active Lowland Raised Bog habitat; 276 ha of Degraded Lowland Raised Bog and Transition Mire and Quaking Bog habitat within the 7 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) wholly in Wales.

Lowland raised bog is amongst the rarest and most threatened habitats in the UK.

Adverse hydrological regimes are the main factor, caused by past peat cutting and drainage which promote water loss. Drainage dries the peat allowing extensive scrub development and the spread of problem species with lack of, or poor grazing management is a further key issue.

Peat forming (growing) raised bog is classified as Active Raised Bog and is a ‘Priority’ habitat; non-peat forming raised bog is classified as Degraded Raised Bog. These are distinguished on their vegetation composition.

All raised bog SAC features in Wales are in unfavourable condition and their restoration is a priority for nature conservation

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=84878

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Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

itt_69777

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

Welsh

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

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_69777

c. Select ITT's Open to all suppliers

d. Access the listing relating to the contract ITT: itt_69777 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)

(WA Ref:84878)

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

NON-CORE REQUIREMENTS

It is expected that the successful contractor engages in NON-CORE Community Benefits

within the locality of the contract.

2.2.1 This can be delivered through one or several different work placement / training options as noted below:

o Apprenticeships at Level 2 or 3: Recruitment of any individual undertaking a full time apprenticeship at Level 2 or 3 in a subject relevant to the contract works. Note that apprenticeships can also be non-construction based i.e administrative or customer service so long as the individuals can gain the required knowledge applicable to the apprenticeship.

o Retention of any apprentice/trainees: Your commitment to retain any current

apprentice/trainees (including sub-contractors) to work on the contract.

o Targeted Work placements (paid and non-paid) and the ability of the contractor to participate in community initiatives and projects within the locality of the contract. This would cover opportunities for work placements within your organisation to gain general knowledge of how your organisation functions using schemes such as Jobs Growth Wales, Steps to Employment etc. Please see point 2.2.3 below for further information on employment schemes.

o Graduate placements.

o Work Trails.

o Volunteering opportunities.

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: LIFE16 NAT/UK/000646): Monitoring (D) Actions

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice