River Restoration and Invasive Species Control All Wales Framework

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 Lot 1: River Restoration 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. Lot 2: Invasive Non-Native Species Control and Manual River Channel Restoration 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.