Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0TP
UK
Telephone: +44 3000653000
E-mail: naomi.hammond@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
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Wetland Harvester (Pistenbully): Driver, Storage & Maintenance Framework Agreement
Reference number: 108201
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45262640
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of driver, storage and light maintenance of Wetland Harvester (PistenBully)
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45259000
34113200
16600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Mid to South Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NRW is intending to award a 4 year Framework Agreement contract commencing 01 August 2024 to a Contractor that can supply two Drivers to operate a Wetland Harvester (PistenBully) and attachments. The Contractor will also need to provide undercover storage, carryout routine maintenance and transport the machine between sites of operation and the storage facility. Operative training will be arranged by NRW if required.
The PistenBully machine will play a key role in the restoration works for NRW and partners - the control of a dominant plant species: Purple moor grass (Molinea caerulea)
along with some sedge and other biomass, at sites which are predominantly SAC (Special Areas of Conservation) and peatland restoration sites.
This PistenBully is a self-propelled, compact, low ground pressure, tracked machine which carries a range of implements for cutting and harvesting wetland vegetation, chipping timber and herbicide application, as detailed below and described in the enclosed specification documents.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
19/02/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Operative training will be arranged and paid for by NRW if required.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137900.
(WA Ref:137900)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/01/2024