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Marine Licencing and Specialists Advice Framework 2025

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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19 Jun 2025 at 09:40

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has initiated the Marine Licensing and Specialists Advice Framework 2025, aiming to procure services under open procedure for marine-related advice and training. Classified under marine services, this procurement addresses environmental impacts of marine licence applications across Wales with collaboration from Welsh Government and PEDW. This framework agreement, covered by the GPA, moves past the planning phase with contracts recently awarded, effective from 10th June 2025. The procurement includes lots for Sampling Analysis and Sample Plan Services, Specialists Advice Services, and Training in marine sectors. Location delivery spans Wales and online classrooms, with marine services classification and relevant CPV codes highlighting the procurement's niche focus.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine environmental research, conservation strategy planning, and educational services within the realm of marine and coastal impacts. Aberrant to large corporations, SMEs like ABP Marine Environmental Research Limited, HaskoningDHV UK Limited, and OCEAN ECOLOGY LIMITED are well-positioned to leverage expertise for projects involving marine mammals, aquaculture, water quality assessments, and environmental monitoring. Companies adept in laboratory and survey services, particularly those focusing on sustainable practices and innovative marine solutions, can benefit from participating in this framework, aligning with the overarching environmental protection objectives promoted by Natural Resources Wales.

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Notice Title

Marine Licencing and Specialists Advice Framework 2025

Notice Description

In order to discharge our duties under Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009) and Marine Works EIA Regulations (2007) as amended, Natural Resources Wales Marine Licensing Team (NRW MLT) seek specialist technical advice from appropriate expert bodies on a number of subjects to determine the impacts on the environment, human health, legitimate uses of the sea, and other relevant matters from marine licence applications. Additionally, Welsh Government (WG) and Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) may also seek technical advice or support via this framework

Lot Information

Sampling Analysis and Sample plan services

Provision of the following in response to applications for disposal of dredge arisings at sea: Sample plans (production &/or approval) Sampling analysis Sampling reports (including suitability for disposal)

Specialists Advice Services

Provision of general advice in response to specific requests regarding the following specialist environmental areas Marine receptor impact advice, for example: Marine Mammals Fish Water Quality Marine and Coastal Physical Processes Benthic Ecology Pelagic Ecology Ornithology Aquaculture Modelling e.g. fish impacts, physcial processes, marine water quality and marine mobile species collision, noise and disturbance modelling Environmental monitoring for projects and developments General pollution prevention and incident management advice Other specialist advice services

Training, learning and development

Marine training, learning and development for staff; which may include (but not limited to) marine sectors such as offshore renewables and aggregates or assessments such as HRA and WFD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d425
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033587-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

71354500 - Marine survey services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73112000 - Marine research services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

77800000 - Aquaculture services

80000000 - Education and training services

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

98360000 - Marine services

98361000 - Aquatic marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Jana Paulova Procurement Advisor
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ABP MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

HASKONINGDHV

OCEAN ECOLOGY

RSK

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