Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Ty Cambria House, 29 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0TP
UK
Contact person: Cathryn Mackinlay
Telephone: +44 7929853740
E-mail: procurement.enquiries@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.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
River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework
Reference number: itt_102691
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45246200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
River Restoration Services including creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing, in-channel actions including small scale weir/hard
revetment removals, gravel and boulder introduction, brash revetment works. Creation/improvement of floodplain habitats (scrapes/ponds).
INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) Control including Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knot Weed, Giant Hog Weed and American Skunk
Cabbage. Manual channel debris clearance
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
17 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
River Restoration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45246200
45342000
03450000
77310000
14212100
92534000
92530000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
River catchments across Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement will be for a River Restoration and INNS Control framework for all of Wales which will support delivery of various large scale projects including 4RiversforLIFE project, NRW’s River Restoration programme and ‘business as usual’ spend including fisheries and flood risk management operations. The projects will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the Welsh rivers by improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality. This will be delivered by working with local
communities, landowners and contractors. The forthcoming works are to be delivered across Wales to improve the conditions of rivers for multiple target species through multiple
actions including:-
-Creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing and tree planting
-Introduction of gravel, boulders, woody debris, soft revetment
-Removal of small weirs or culverts
-Removal of hard bank revetment.
-Creation of log pile otter holts.
Land management improvement through the following interventions
-On-farm improvements to draining and pipework
-Installation of mains and natural water supply troughs
-Yard works including concrete work, hard-coring gateways, roof water guttering, grey water harvesting
This work will be sub-divided into 7 geographical lot areas as follows:
North West Wales
North East Wales
Upper-mid Wales
Lower-mid Wales
South West Wales
South Central Wales
South East Wales
See tender documents for more lotting information and area maps.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Invasive Non-Native Species Control and Manual River Channel Restoration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77312000
45111213
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
River catchments across Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Management of invasive non-native plant species (typically Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed and American Skunk Cabbage).
Manual river restoration works such as blockage removal and creation of log piles.
Manual river channel maintenance activities to ensure clear passage of flow in the channel including vegetation management using hand tools, manual removal of blockages, rubbish and debris.
Tree surgery-for the purposes of accessing the channel for restoration works.
The work will be sub-divided into 7 geographical areas as follows:
North West Wales
North East Wales
Upper-mid Wales
Lower-mid Wales
South West Wales
South Central Wales
South East Wales
More information on the lotting and the area maps available in the tender documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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 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
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 093-287127
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: River Restoration
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 26
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 26
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 26
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPL Groundwork and civil engineering
Penllwyn, Llandewifach
Builth Wells
LD23UX
UK
Telephone: +44 7890394867
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pauls Plant Hire
Hendreforgan Farm, Heol Y Goedlan, Rhiwfawr
Swansea
SA92RJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7768733080
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ECOVIGOUR LTD
ECOVIGOUR LTD, HARDWICK FARM, FIVE LANES Caerwent
NEWPORT
NP265PH
UK
Telephone: +44 8448400401
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Brothers Group Ltd
The Lowlands, Nash
NEWPORT
NP182DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1633276316
NUTS: UKL21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Salix River and Wetland Services Limited
The Stables, Blakenhall Park, Bar Lane, Barton under Needwood
Burton on Trent
DE138AJ
UK
Telephone: +330 0021788
NUTS: UKL18
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.J.Butler Contracting Ltd
MARCHOLWS, PENIEL
CARMARTHEN
SA327AA
UK
Telephone: +44 7855404125
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S.E.Metcalfe a'i Gwmni
Tan Yr Eglwys, Llanrhychwyn
Trefriw
LL270YJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1492642185
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Owen Environmental Ltd
Penmaen Ucha Farm, Penmaenpool
Dolgellau
LL401YD
UK
Telephone: +44 7854949705
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LTD
TREGARON TRADING SERVICES LTD, Neuaddlas
TREGARON
SY256LG
UK
Telephone: +44 1974298380
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gwyn Roberts Construction a'i Fab
Roberts Gwyn Construction, Dolhendre Isa Llanuwchllyn
BALA
LL237TD
UK
NUTS: UKL12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPENCER ECA LTD
Parcau Farm, Penrhiwllan
Llandysul
SA445NW
UK
Telephone: +44 1559371534
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D w jones fencing
Llwyn dedwydd, Ty nant
Corwen
Ll210pe
UK
Telephone: +44 7775707044
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pengallt
Coedybryn, llandysul
Ceredigion
sa445lz
UK
Telephone: +44 7791463176
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 16 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Invasive Non-Native Species Control and Manual River Channel Restoration
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 23
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 23
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPENCER ECA LTD
Parcau Farm, Penrhiwllan
Llandysul
SA445NW
UK
Telephone: +44 1559371534
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Brothers Group Ltd
The Lowlands, Nash
NEWPORT
NP182DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1633276316
NUTS: UKL21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ECOVIGOUR LTD
ECOVIGOUR LTD, HARDWICK FARM, FIVE LANES Caerwent
NEWPORT
NP265PH
UK
Telephone: +44 8448400401
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Countyside Management
Priory House, Penmon
Beaumaris
LL588RW
UK
Telephone: +44 7769961550
NUTS: UKL11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ecological Land Management Ltd
Unit J, Prospect Industrial Units Rackery Lane
LLay
LL120PB
UK
Telephone: +44 1978851374
NUTS: UKL23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
T.W.I.G. WOODLAND MANAGEMENT LTD
Gwarcm, Capel Bangor
Aberystwyth
SY233LL
UK
Telephone: +44 7973850553
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wye and Usk Foundation
The Square, Talgarth
Brecon
LD30BW
UK
Telephone: +44 7887504937
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Towy Countryside Services
Llwynhelig Lodge, Carmarthen Road
Llandeilo
SA196RU
UK
Telephone: +44 7957356261
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TR33 LTD
Pantrhiwgoch Farm , Coal Pit Lane michealstone -Y-Fedw
CARDIFF
CF36XW
UK
Telephone: +44 7534410688
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EcoVigour Ltd
Hardwick Farm, Five Lanes
Caerwent
NP265PH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jimmy Hughes Services Ltd
Dolswydd, Penybont
Llandrindod wells
LD15UB
UK
Telephone: +44 1597850080
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The awards were made in geographical lot areas as follows:-
Lot 1 – River Restoration
North West Wales: D W Jones Fencing and Groundwork, Owen Environmental, Gwyn Roberts Construction, S E Metcalfe
North East Wales: D W Jones Fencing and Groundwork, Owen Environmental, Gwyn Roberts Construction, S E Metcalfe
Upper-mid Wales: D W Jones Fencing and Groundwork, Owen Environmental, S E Metcalfe, A J Butler Contracting
Lower-mid Wales: Tregaron Trading Services Ltd, AJ Butler Contracting, JPL Groundworks and Civil Engineering Ltd, Spencer ECA, Derrick Jones & Son Ltd
South West Wales: Spencer ECA, Tregaron Trading Services Ltd, AJ Butler Contracting, Derrick Jones and Son Ltd, Salix River and Wetland, Thomas Brothers Group, Ecovigour, Paul’s Plant Hire
South Central Wales: Spencer ECA, Thomas Brothers Group, Ecovigour, Salix River and Wetland
South East Wales: Thomas Brothers Group, Ecovigour, Salix River and Wetland, JPL Groundworks and Civil Engineering Ltd
Lot 2 – INNS Control and Manual River Channel Maintenance
North West Wales: TWIG Woodland Management Ltd, Carpiog t/a Countryside Management, Ecological Land Management
North East Wales: Ecological Land Management Ltd
Upper-mid Wales: TWIG, Jimmy Hughes, Ecological Land Management, Wye and Usk Foundation
Lower-mid Wales: TWIG Woodland Management Ltd, Jimmy Hughes, Spencer ECA, Wye and Usk Foundation, Towy Countryside Services Ltd
South West Wales: Thomas Brothers, Tr33, Ecovigour, Spencer ECA, Towy Countryside Services Ltd
South Central Wales: Thomas Brothers, Tr33 Ltd, Ecovigour, Spencer ECA
South East Wales: Thomas Brothers, Tr33, Ecovigour, Jimmy Hughes Services Ltd, Wye and Usk Foundation
(WA Ref:136727)
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
23/01/2024