Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Description

This framework agreement will be let in 2 phases: Phase 1 focuses on flood risk management civil engineering which includes Lot 1 — Complex Civil Engineering Services and Lot 2 — Standard Civil Engineering Services. Phase 2 focuses on civil engineering for our forest estate and natural woodlands; the lots included are Lot 3 — Primary Infrastructure and Associated Services and Lot 4 — Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services. This tender process is for Phase 1 only. Phase 2 tender documentation will be issued separately in the coming months. The framework as a whole is covered as follows: Natural Resources Wales require work to be carried out in or near rivers, along our coastline and construction of access tracks / roads within our managed forests; the complexities of such work require a high level of understanding, experience and commitment from the suppliers involved. The framework will cover specifically: Flood risk management construction, wave and scour protection, impounding, conveyance structures, managed realignment and land remediation. Works associated with water resources, fisheries, ecology, river restoration, habitat creation and recreation. Construction of new roads, upgrades and maintenance of forest roads, bridges, tracks, paths, harvesting facilities. The framework will cover 3 critical business activities covered by the specific lots below. These have been broken down further into geographical zones (sub-lots), based on market research and business intelligence. Lot 1 — Complex Civil Engineering: Number of zones = 2 (North and South); Lot 2 — Standard Civil Engineering: Number of zones = 4 (North East, North West, South East and South West); Lot 3 — Primary Infrastructure and Associated Services: Number of zones = 1 (All Wales); Lot 4 — Secondary Infrastructure and Associated Services: Number of zones = 4 (North, Mid, South East and South West). Instructions for Submitting an Expression of Interest / Completing The ITT: i) Suppliers should register on the eTendering portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows: a) Login to the eTendering portal; b) Select ITT; c) Select 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers'; d) Access the listing relating to the contract ITT: itt_51756 — NRW Civil Engineering Framework Agreement — Phase 1 and view details; e) Click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left hand side of the page; iii) Once you have expressed interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and where you can construct your reply as instructed. You must then publish your reply using the publish button; iv) For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering help desk on 0800 3684852 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk