Scope
Procurement reference
project_61309
Procurement description
NRW is intending to award a framework agreement to contractors that can carry out a range of maintenance activities at its Hydrometric sites situated across Wales. This is for both planned and reactive maintenance work. All work within the area stated will be defined by separate plans and schedules, dependant on the type of work required. The work can generally be sub-divided into four main categories:
1. In river gravel management– Seasonal between April and October, as and when
required
2. Planned Seasonal Grass Cutting between April and October
3. Eel Pass Maintenance - Planned Seasonal between April and October
4. Asset and Site Maintenance Requirements – As and when required
Contractors must be able to carry out all aspects of this work.
The purpose of the requirement is to provide NRW Hydrometry and Telemetry teams with the resource to manage the general maintenance programme of works at the Hydrometric sites across Wales.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
1400000 GBP to 1400000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM to 30 May 2030, 23:59PM
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Framework
Further information about fees
n/a
Percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Award method when using the framework
Without reopening competition
Framework operation description
This will be a multi lot Framework with a single supplier appointment in each geographical lot area:
• North Wales – one supplier to be appointed.
• South Wales – one supplier to be appointed.
NRW Contract Managers may therefore allocate work without further competition to the appropriate supplier for the operational area – North or South.
This Framework is main procurement route for NRW to source Hydrometry and Telemetry site and asset maintenance services
Lots
Divided into 2 lots
Lot 1 North Wales sites
Lot number: Lot1
Description
The full range of services in the specification to be delivered in the North geographical Lot area, in accordance with NRW map (refer to tender documents)
CPV classifications
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Lot value (estimated)
700000 GBP Excluding VAT
840000 GBP Including VAT
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 May 2030, 23:59PM
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers may apply for one lot only Suppliers can be awarded only one lot.
Participation
Conditions of participation
In accordance with the Conditions of Participation
Conditions of participation
Relevant NPTC or CPCS Certifications as per Specification
Waste Carrier Licence
Previous experience of similar contract to be demonstrated
Capacity to deliver the services
Conditions of participation
The 4 highest scoring suppliers will be invited to the final tender
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical Criteria - as per tender documents
Description
Delivery model, risk management and work management to be demonstrated. Refer to tender documents
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Well-being Impacts
Description
Supplier's current and future initiatives to reduce emissions and pollution in the delivery of their services
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Costs of delivering the planned maintenance schedule
Description
Suppliers to be scored on a schedule of rates of key resources to deliver planned and reactive maintenance over the course of the framework
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lot 2 South Wales sites
Lot number: Lot2
Description
The full range of services in the specification to be delivered in the South geographical Lot area, in accordance with NRW map (refer to tender documents)
CPV classifications
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Lot value (estimated)
700000 GBP Excluding VAT
840000 GBP Including VAT
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 May 2030, 23:59PM
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers may apply for one lot only Suppliers can be awarded only one lot.
Participation
Conditions of participation
In accordance with the Conditions of Participation
Conditions of participation
Relevant NPTC or CPCS Certifications as per Specification
Waste Carrier Licence
Previous experience of similar contract to be demonstrated
Capacity to deliver the services
Conditions of participation
The 4 highest scoring suppliers in the assessment of previous experience and capacity (that meet all other Conditions of Participation) will be invited to the final tender
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical Criteria - as per tender documents
Description
Delivery model, risk management and work management to be demonstrated. Refer to tender documents
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Well-being Impacts
Description
Supplier's current and future initiatives to reduce emissions and pollution in their operation
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Costs of delivering the planned maintenance schedule
Description
Suppliers to be scored on a schedule of rates of key resources to deliver planned and reactive maintenance over the course of the framework
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
See tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
See tender documents
Expression of interest deadline
17 February 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
10 February 2026, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
05 May 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender
4
Maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender
4
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
23 January 2030, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Expression of interest deadline
17 February 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
10 February 2026, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
05 May 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender
4
Maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender
4
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
23 January 2030, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Bidding documents
Document type
on the entder wales portal https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published