Award

Trydan Community and Stakeholder Engagement Support for Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Project

TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 09:22

Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 08:12

PlanningUpdate

26 Jun 2025 at 08:12

Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru for a project titled "Trydan Community and Stakeholder Engagement Support for Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Project" has reached its award stage as of 9th October 2025. This public procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open competition method, with a specific focus on providing planning communication services from design to planning consent. The procurement involved entities located in the United Kingdom, more specifically within the Welsh regions of Merthyr Tydfil and Usk. The contract, valued at £91,895 net, is set to run from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2027, with an option to extend for a year.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in public relations services, as evidenced by the successful award to Cadno Communications, an SME. The project’s scope around ground-mounted solar projects and stakeholder engagement means businesses with expertise in community interaction and project management will find the opportunities particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts could enhance a company's portfolio within the renewable energy sector and public sector engagement, providing a platform for further projects of similar nature.

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Notice Title

Trydan Community and Stakeholder Engagement Support for Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Project

Notice Description

Trydan has conducted a Procurement for Community and Stakeholder Support for Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Project. Trydan has appointed a provider of specialist planning communications services for the project, from conceptual design through to securing planning consent

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Trydan may extend the Contract by one year with the additional total value of PS40,000.

Planning Information

The procurement will be going live via eTenderWales. https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml You will need to register an account to access the tender. Due to changes in Public Procurement all companies will now need to register on the Central Digital Platform to take part in the tender. Please register here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html If you could complete this form to express your interest and Trydan will notify once it has gone live. https://forms.office.com/e/T2xiXSMrEQ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063582-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,895 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU
Contact Name
Katie Carey
Contact Email
caffael@trydangwyrddcymru.wales
Contact Phone
+447591340779

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF48 1UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Cyfarthfa
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CADNO COMMUNICATIONS

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