CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Gwaith Adfer Mawn Hengwm / Hengwm Peatland restoration

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

This tender is for the provision of peatland restoration works on Hengwm, Near Aran Fawddwy, Llanymawddwy, Gwynedd. The works involve using low ground pressure excavators to restore the peatland. The restoration work will include re-profiling 5.8km of bare peat haggs. Block and re-profile 2.2km of artificial drains and 2.5km of draining gullies. All specifications and details are seen in tender documents.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115728.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Restoration of 5.8km of Peat Haggs, block and reprofile 2.2km of drainage ditches and slow water flow in 2.5km of draining gullies.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

1) Relevant experience in this specialist field of work.

2) Ability to deliver the works to specifications.

3) Ability to complete works to set timeline.

4) Public (£5m) and Employer liability (£10m) insurance.

5) Low pressure excavator not exceeding 10 tonnes to make as little damage to surrounding habitats as possible.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

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

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:115728)

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:

These works will provide community benefit through providing ecosystem services to local communities. Benefits include, water retention leading to a reduction in flood risk down stream, biodiversity improvements and preserving peat an important carbon sync and store.

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: The contract will be financed by Amaethwyr Mawddwy Sustainable Management Scheme (SMS) a catchment area project aiming to improve biodiversity and water quality, delivered by Snowdonia National Park Authority. The project is funded by the Welsh Government’s Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and the European Union’s European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice