Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Ulster Wildlife Trust

McClelland House, 10 Heron Road

Belfast

BT3 9LE

Email

simon.gray [at] ulsterwildlife.org

Telephone

+44 2890454094

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.ulsterwildlife.org

Buyer's address

www.ulsterwildlife.org

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

eNGO

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - Peatland Restoration at Black Bog ASSI Co, Tyrone

Reference number

project_28245

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Ulster Wildlife is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to carry out the works listed below.

- Construction of peat dams at predetermined locations across Black Bog ASSI

- Construction of peat bunds at predetermined locations across Black Bog ASSI

- Any ancillary works required to carry out the works outlined above.

Black Bog ASSI is one of the best examples of active raised bog habitat in NI and one of the areas that still retains a natural lagg along the southern edge parallel with the Owenreagh River. The site lies in the southern edge of the Sperrins AONB and within the Beaghmore Moors and Marsh landscape character area. The site is a mix of both private ownership and government ownership in the form of Forest Service Northern Ireland (FSNI).

While the site is one of the best examples of this habitat in NI it has still undergone modification in the past which will be having an impact on the habitats and species. There are numerous drainage channels across the bog which will be lowering the water table and inhibiting peat forming conditions and the associated active raised bog vegetation. There are also a number of areas of historical peat cutting particularly along the western side of the site which again have negatively impacted the sites hydrological regime and therefore its habitats and species. A significant area in the north of the site was drained close to the time of designation however, NIEA in cooperation with the landowner blocked these drainage channels using peat dams along as well as blocking a large drain in the south east of the site on FSNI land.

In 2020-22 Ulster Wildlife worked with RPS Ireland to develop a restoration plan for Black Bog SAC which has formed the basis for this contract.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £34,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
• 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
• 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
• 77100000 - Agricultural services
• 77200000 - Forestry services
• 77231000 - Forestry management services
• 90720000 - Environmental protection

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

Main site or place of performance

Black Bog ASSI, Co Tyrone

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Ulster Wildlife is seeking to appoint an experienced contractor to carry out the works listed below.

- Construction of peat dams at predetermined locations across Black Bog ASSI

- Construction of peat bunds at predetermined locations across Black Bog ASSI

- Any ancillary works required to carry out the works outlined above.

Black Bog ASSI is one of the best examples of active raised bog habitat in NI and one of the areas that still retains a natural lagg along the southern edge parallel with the Owenreagh River. The site lies in the southern edge of the Sperrins AONB and within the Beaghmore Moors and Marsh landscape character area. The site is a mix of both private ownership and government ownership in the form of Forest Service Northern Ireland (FSNI).

While the site is one of the best examples of this habitat in NI it has still undergone modification in the past which will be having an impact on the habitats and species. There are numerous drainage channels across the bog which will be lowering the water table and inhibiting peat forming conditions and the associated active raised bog vegetation. There are also a number of areas of historical peat cutting particularly along the western side of the site which again have negatively impacted the sites hydrological regime and therefore its habitats and species. A significant area in the north of the site was drained close to the time of designation however, NIEA in cooperation with the landowner blocked these drainage channels using peat dams along as well as blocking a large drain in the south east of the site on FSNI land.

In 2020-22 Ulster Wildlife worked with RPS Ireland to develop a restoration plan for Black Bog SAC which has formed the basis for this contract.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £34,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End date

1 March 2025

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

See ITT documents for full details

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

2 August 2024

Local time

5:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 1 March 2025

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

5 August 2024

Local time

9:00am

Place

McClelland House, 10 Heron Rd, Belfast, BT3 9LE

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Ulster Wildlife

Belfast

BT3 9LE

Email

simon.gray [at] ulsterwildlife.org

Country

United Kingdom

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