Award

HRA Nitrates Guidance for Marine SACs

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 15:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, focused on providing guidance for marine Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) regarding nitrates. The title of the tender was "HRA Nitrates Guidance for Marine SACs" and fell under the services category within the environmental planning and urban planning services. The contract, awarded to DTA Ecology Ltd, was initiated on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 27th February 2026. Based in Cardiff, the procurement was conducted via a direct method, bypassing competition due to its below-threshold value. The project forms part of the Welsh Government's ongoing initiatives, with particular relevance to local planning authorities in response to recent condition assessments.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses within the environmental and technical planning sectors, particularly those specialising in public sector services and urban development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like DTA Ecology Ltd, which focus on ecological and environmental advisories, would find this project aligns with their expertise. This contract not only offers a chance for firms to collaborate with central government but also represents a pathway to establish and deepen ties within the burgeoning niche of environmental planning, particularly concerning compliance with the Habitats Regulations. Businesses providing innovative and sustainable solutions will find this sector ripe for growth and collaboration.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

HRA Nitrates Guidance for Marine SACs

Notice Description

The aim of the contract is to provide advice to assist affected local planning authorities in responding to the recent publication of condition assessments by NRW relating to the impact of nitrates on marine Special Areas of Conservation. The study will use case studies to seek to identify what steps can be taken to enable affordable housing (including other development where possible) to come forward in compliance with the Habitats Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061902-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DTA ECOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05a750-2025-10-02T16:35:42+01:00",
    "date": "2025-10-02T16:35:42+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05a750",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQYQ-3841-BHTP",
            "name": "Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQYQ-3841-BHTP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF10 3NQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Corporate Procurement Services",
                "email": "cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://gov.wales",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXDG-8991-XXBL",
            "name": "DTA Ecology Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXDG-8991-XXBL"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Rectory Farm",
                "locality": "Finchamstead Wokingham",
                "postalCode": "RG40 4JY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "caroline@dtaecology.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQYQ-3841-BHTP",
        "name": "Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "C240/2025/2026",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "HRA Nitrates Guidance for Marine SACs",
        "description": "The aim of the contract is to provide advice to assist affected local planning authorities in responding to the recent publication of condition assessments by NRW relating to the impact of nitrates on marine Special Areas of Conservation. The study will use case studies to seek to identify what steps can be taken to enable affordable housing (including other development where possible) to come forward in compliance with the Habitats Regulations.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PXDG-8991-XXBL",
                    "name": "DTA Ecology Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "90712000",
                            "description": "Environmental planning"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "71410000",
                            "description": "Urban planning services"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "71356400",
                            "description": "Technical planning services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKL",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "HRA Nitrates Guidance for Marine SACs",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-02-27T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 31680,
                "amount": 26400,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "061902-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061902-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-10-02T16:35:42+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}