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Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 25-26

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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27 Nov 2025 at 15:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a direct contract award by Natural Resources Wales, a central government public authority, for the 'Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels' project for the year 2025-26. The contract, amounting to a gross value of £39,000, was signed on 10th October 2025 with the period spanning from 20th October 2025 to 20th April 2026. The competitive tender processes were bypassed due to the specialised nature of the service, which falls under endangered species protection services. The procurement is geographically focused on the UK, specifically in Wales, and governed by Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental protection and biological expertise, particularly those specialising in endangered species. Given its trajectory for specialised services that require unique expertise in juvenile pearl mussel rearing, this contract is best suited to organisations with technical capabilities in aquaculture and water management. There is potential for growth through collaboration with the Natural Resources Wales and enhancing this niche service further within the environmental conservation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 25-26

Notice Description

Rearing juvenile pearl mussels is a difficult and highly specialist activity that requires a combination of technical expertise, attention to detail, and excellent water quality. It is not carried out commercially and there is therefore no reason to expect a market to develop. In Britain, only three hatcheries are known to carry this out: the FBA; EA's Kielder hatchery, and NRW's Clywedog hatchery. Other facilities occur in Ireland, France, Norway and Luxemburg.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077775-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90721700 - Endangered species protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 6-12 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
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

FRESHWATER BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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