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Provision of Mycological Surveys 2025/2026

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 14:00

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Mycological Surveys 2025/2026". This public procurement was categorised under services, specifically focusing on survey analysis services, and was located in the UK region. The competitive tendering process was completed with the award made to Coal Spoil Fungi, a supplier based in Maerdy. The contract is set to run from September 1, 2025, until March 31, 2026, encompassing a full range of mycological surveys across different sites throughout the borough, with a total contract value amounting to £106,530 (gross). The procurement method adopted was open competition, further explained as below threshold, which suggests a focus on inclusivity and competitiveness in accordance with the latest legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This prestigious contract from a public authority with local governance within the UK offers significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in environmental services, particularly in mycology and ecological assessments. Given the open competition format, the tender was well-suited for SMEs, such as Coal Spoil Fungi, to demonstrate their expertise and capabilities. Businesses with strengths in conducting comprehensive fungal surveys and delivering quality survey analysis services can find similar opportunities rewarding, especially in niche areas that require specialised skills. Being involved in such government contracts not only provides substantial financial benefits but also helps in building a reputable portfolio within the public sector. The concluded competitive process highlights the potential for qualified and experienced mycologists to secure work in the current and future procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mycological Surveys 2025/2026

Notice Description

Following an open competitive tendering exercise, the Council has awarded a contract to appoint an experienced and competent Mycologist to undertake comprehensive fungal surveys of a number of sites throughout the borough for the remaining duration of the financial year to March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051319-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lee Williams
Contact Email
lee.williams@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COAL SPOIL FUNGI

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