This is a pipeline notice to alert the market to a forthcoming tender opportunity during Spring 2027.
NRW is renewing its existing River Restoration All Wales Framework and aims to appoint multiple suppliers across multiple geographical lot areas to carry out a range of services. The work includes both in-river conservation actions and riparian interventions and management including but not limited ot the below:
Placement of large wood, boulders and gravel to restore river habitats;
Installation of leaky woody dams in river channels;
River channel re-profiling and re-meandering to restore river habitats;
Installation of small scale rock ramps to aid fish passage;
Removal of hard bank revetment e.g gabions, block stone to restore natural banks;
Removal of smaller scale weirs (e.g block stone weirs) and culverts;
Removal or breaching of flood embankments for floodplain reconnection;
Creation and improvement of floodplain habitats such as scrapes, ponds and other environmental enhancements.
Use of bio-engineering materials such as coir rolls, willow faggots, coir matting and rock rolls may be required for elements of channel restoration works.
Farm improvements to drainage and pipework
Installation of mains and natural water supply troughs including the use of solar pumps.
Farm works including concrete work, hard-coring gateways, roof water guttering, grey water harvesting
Large scale river corridor stock fencing
Tree planting
Minor works including small culvert works and construction of footbridges
Installation of angling platforms