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

LIFE Celtic Rainforest Project: Rhododendron Control (Hafod Boeth, Maentwrog, Eryri)

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

LIFE17NAT/UK/000020 – Celtic Rainforests LIFE

Rhododendron ponticum control

Location: Hafod Boeth, Tan y Bwlch – SH 64573 41638

3.NC.054.287h (240ha)

Eryri National Park Authority wish to control Rhododendron ponticum present on an area of land known as Hafod Boeth, Tan y Bwlch. Please refer to attached maps, tender document, site description, and ENPA protocol for further information.

You are invited to submit separate quotes for the work of eradicating Rhododendron ponticum in each of the parcels as detailed in the attached documents.

Each parcel requires three phases of work due: Phase 1 (May 30 2023), Phase 2 (May 30 2024), Phase 3 (May 30, 2027).

Please note: Phase 3 is dependent on funding beyond the scope of the Celtic Rainforest Project (2018-2025). We are asking for a quotation now and if funding is secured, this phase will be added to the winning contract no later than July 2025.

All operations will follow the guidelines “Recommended Methods and Practice for Controlling Rhododendron SNPA” (please refer to Attachment)

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=128593.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

240ha (see attached documents for further details)

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Employer and Public Liability Insurance (£5million)

First Aid + Forestry

PA1 PA6W Pesticide Qualification

CS30 and 31 Chainsaw certificate (if required)

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

Rhododendron Control Hafod Boeth 287h

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

please refer to the attached documents:

Invitation to Quote

Additional Details for Contractors

Hafod Boeth Habitats Overview

SNPA Recommended Methods to Control Rhododendron

MAP Hafod Boeth Compartments

MAP Hafod Boeth Aerial view with No Rhododendron

MAP Hafod Boeth Boundary, hazards, restrictions

MAP Hafod Boeth Rp cover Compartments 5,6

MAP Hafod Boeth Rp cover Compartments 1,7

(WA Ref:128593)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: LIFE funded

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice