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02 Contract Notice

Sands of LIFE: South Conservation and All Wales Fencing Framework

  • First published: 06 August 2020
  • Last modified: 06 August 2020

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-103226
Published by:
Natural Resources Wales
Authority ID:
AA0110
Publication date:
06 August 2020
Deadline date:
07 September 2020
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

NRW is seeking to award a framework for the supply of Sands of LIFE (LIFE 17 NAT/UK/000023): Conservation and Fencing. The purpose of the requirement is the purchase of works and services to carry out conservation actions in the Sands of LIFE bid. These include rejuvenation works by creating frontal dune notches and re-profiling through turf stripping; mowing; scraping and lowering dune slacks; management of invasive scrub; controlling non-native invasive species and fencing to facilitate grazing. Sand dunes in Wales are rare and threatened, accounting for 11% (8,101ha) of the total UK sand dune resource (71,569ha) and just 0.3% of the land surface of Wales. Dynamic conditions are vital for maintaining the favourable condition of sand dune habitats and species. However, sand dunes across Europe are currently in a phase of dune stability and lacking dynamic conditions. In the UK all the Annex I sand dune habitats are in Unfavourable conservation status, (similarly reflected across the Atlantic Biogeographic Region). Stabilisation of sand dune habitats has not only resulted in Unfavourable conservation status, but also the loss or decline of those species which depend upon bare sand and early successional sand dune stages. Restoration of dynamic processes will allow the free movement of sand and the resulting rain of calcareous sand will improve conditions for all Haibtats Directive Annex I sand dune habitats, but specifically for the development and favourable maintenance of priority dune grassland habitat (H2130*). The aim of this project is to achieve favourable conservation status of 5 Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and 3 Annex II species on 10 sites (in 4 Special Areas of Conservation sites) equating to 2403ha (62%) of Welsh sand dune habitat. CPV: 70332100, 77211300, 77312000, 45111220, 45342000.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 0TP

UK

Contact person: Keith Edwards

Telephone: +44 3000653000

E-mail: keith.edwards@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

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Sands of LIFE: South Conservation and All Wales Fencing Framework

Reference number: itt_82641

II.1.2) Main CPV code

70332100

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

NRW is seeking to award a framework for the supply of Sands of LIFE (LIFE 17 NAT/UK/000023): Conservation and Fencing.

The purpose of the requirement is the purchase of works and services to carry out conservation actions in the Sands of LIFE bid. These include rejuvenation works by creating frontal dune notches and re-profiling through turf stripping; mowing; scraping and lowering dune slacks; management of invasive scrub; controlling non-native invasive species and fencing to facilitate grazing.

Sand dunes in Wales are rare and threatened, accounting for 11% (8,101ha) of the total UK sand dune resource (71,569ha) and just 0.3% of the land surface of Wales. Dynamic conditions are vital for maintaining the favourable condition of sand dune habitats and species. However, sand dunes across Europe are currently in a phase of dune stability and lacking dynamic conditions. In the UK all the Annex I sand dune habitats are in Unfavourable conservation status, (similarly reflected across the Atlantic Biogeographic Region). Stabilisation of sand dune habitats has not only resulted in Unfavourable conservation status, but also the loss or decline of those species which depend upon bare sand and early successional sand dune stages. Restoration of dynamic processes will allow the free movement of sand and the resulting rain of calcareous sand will improve conditions for all Haibtats Directive Annex I sand dune habitats, but specifically for the development and favourable maintenance of priority dune grassland habitat (H2130*).

The aim of this project is to achieve favourable conservation status of 5 Habitats Directive Annex I habitats and 3 Annex II species on 10 sites (in 4 Special Areas of Conservation sites) equating to 2403ha (62%) of Welsh sand dune habitat.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 400 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Rejuvenation and Scrub Clearance Works

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45111220

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

Sands of LIFE Special Areas of Conservation coastal dune sites in the counties of Bridgend, Swansea and Carmarthenshire (southern lot) & Angesley and Gwynedd (northern lot).

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is split into 2 regional sub-lots:

Lot 1a: South Wales Rejuvenation and Scrub Clearance Works

Lot 1b: North Wales Rejuvenation Works

This Lot is for sand dune rejuvenation works for North Wales which includes the following:

- Frontal dune notches

- Re-profiling (turf stripping)

- Dune slack scrapes

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Vegetation Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77211300

77312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

Sands of LIFE Special Areas of Conservation coastal dune sites in the counties of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Bridgend, Swansea and Carmarthenshire.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Vegetation Management all-Wales (Mowing and INNS management for South Wales only)

Invasive Species Control:

Hand Removal

Mowing/Strimming

Mulching

Spraying

Excavation

Removal of arisings/waste

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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: 3

II.2.1) Title

Fencing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

Sands of LIFE Special Areas of Conservation coastal dune sites in the counties of Bridgend, Swansea and Carmarthenshire (southern sub-lot) & Angesley and Gwynedd (northern sub-lot).

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is split into 2 regional sub-lots:

Lot 3a: Fencing South Wales

Lot 3b: Fencing North Wales

The main specifications for fencing work requirement (but not limited to) are as follows:

Chestnut fencing

Pressure Treated Fencing

V-shaped gates

Farm gates

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

Please refer to tender documents.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

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 with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 19

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 07/09/2020

Local time: 09:30

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

CY

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 07/09/2020

Local time: 09:30

Place:

Cardiff

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:

Procurement Lead to open tender responses electronically

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

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 (title itt_82641) 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 view the opportunity and download the documentation 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.

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=103226

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:

Bidders will be asked to complete the Community Benefits Submission document as part of their tender response.

Community Benefits are Non-Core in this instance, so this will be requested for information only.

(WA Ref:103226)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

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

04/08/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
45342000 Erection of fencing Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
70332100 Land management services Non-residential property services
45111220 Scrub-removal work Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
77211300 Tree-clearing services Services incidental to logging
77312000 Weed-clearance services Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
06 August 2020
Deadline date:
07 September 2020 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Natural Resources Wales
Publication date:
11 December 2020
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Natural Resources Wales
Publication date:
29 August 2022
Notice type:
20 Modification Notice
Authority name:
Natural Resources Wales
Publication date:
01 September 2022
Notice type:
20 Modification Notice
Authority name:
Natural Resources Wales
Publication date:
01 September 2022
Notice type:
20 Modification Notice
Authority name:
Natural Resources Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
keith.edwards@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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