River Restoration and Invasive Non-Native Species Control All Wales Framework Agreement

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 2: INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) Control and Manual Channel Clearance NRW is carrying out pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in river restoration, river management, and INNS control with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in Spring 2023. 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. This lot will include: 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. NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 10th February 2023 and 9th March 2023. Contractors operating across Wales are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities in their local areas. Contractor input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties. NOTE THIS WORK WILL BE FURTHER SUB-DIVIDED INTO SMALLER GEOGRAPHICAL SUB-LOTS IN THE TENDER During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:- -Attend a face to face meeting with NRW Procurement (various locations available) -Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Please note this PIN is not a call for competition. Additional information: To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Lot 1: River Restoration NRW is carrying out pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in river restoration, river management, and INNS control with a view to undertaking a procurement exercise in Spring 2023. 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 -INNS (Invasive Species Control) NOTE THIS WORK WILL BE FURTHER SUB-DIVIDED INTO SMALLER GEOGRAPHICAL SUB-LOTS IN THE TENDER NRW will be holding an open period for pre-tender market engagement between 10th February 2023 and 9th March 2023. Contractors operating across Wales are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities in their local areas. Contractor input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties. During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to:- -Attend a face to face meeting with NRW Procurement (various locations available) -Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Please note this PIN is not a call for competition. Additional information: To register your interest and request a meeting or discussion contact cathryn.mackinlay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk