United Kingdom-Aberystwyth: Timber – Framework Lead

The current contract for Timber – Framework Lead is projected to end on 18-NOV-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: NRW Timber Signs Framework 2014-2018.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 27: Other services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Wales.
NUTS code UK

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 3
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 250 000 and 350 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): We intend to award a framework agreement for the production and delivery of timber signs across Wales.
It is anticipated that the framework agreement will commence in September 2014 for an initial period of two years with the possibility of extension for up to 2 further years (2+1+1).
We intend to accept up to three suppliers on this Framework Agreement, although we reserve the right to take a more appropriate number where necessary.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has been set a very challenging timetable of replacing up to approximately GBP 100 000 worth of legacy branded signage by the end of March 2015, with another GBP 50 000 planned for the following year. We expect to place the first order as soon as the Framework is awarded, we reserve the right to split this first order into smaller batches to be awarded to more than one supplier should we deem it necessary to ensure the 14/15 timetable is delivered by the end of March 2015. This decision will be based upon lead in times, capacity and ranking of the suppliers awarded a place on the framework.
All NRW Timber Signage for Forests and National Nature Reserves (NNR’s) will be made from sawn larch timber (or a species with equivalent natural durability, strength, routability, and ability to take paint). All timber used to deliver this contract must come with evidence of legality, sustainability and chain of custody, in accordance with Natural Resources Wales’ timber purchasing policy, further information is provided in the ITT. Timber must be suitable for signage; in particular it must avoid visible bends or twists and splits. The front surface of horizontal boards should be free of resin pockets and dead knots. Any areas to be routed should also be free of large knots. Painted surfaces to be planed and sanded smooth with between p80 – p120 sandpaper to minimise opportunities for algae to build up. Where horizontal boards are made up of narrower boards jointed together, the joint needs to be secure, avoiding visible cracks or protruding brackets. Plywood and other reconstituted panel products, such as MDF, must not be used – always use solid, sawn timber.
We are an organisation committed to reducing the environmental impact of the products and services we buy, and are therefore looking to use paint products that have a reduced impact on the environment taking a whole life-cycle approach.
If relevant, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be provided for chemical products that will be used in executing this contract, e.g. for paint products.
Work may be commissioned by any member of staff working in NRW and may be delivered to any NRW location.
The total value of this framework agreement over the entire period including any extension options will be in the region of GBP 250 000 to GBP 350 000 , although the final spend figure could be either significantly less, or significantly more than this figure depending on work programmes and budget availability.
To express an interest and request tender documents please contact the Procurement Team at:
Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Government Building, Rhodfa Padarn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3UR
Ebost:procurement.aberystwyth@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Tel: +44 3000680334
The closing date and time for enquiries is 18.7.2014 at 16:00 hrs.
The closing date and time for returning your completed ITT is 25.7..2014 at 14:00.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no