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NEP Low Temperature Drying Trial

DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NEP Low Temperature Drying Trial" is managed by DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG, a private utility operating under Welsh devolved regulations. This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators, and ovens. The contracting process is currently at the award stage, following a direct award method due to the urgency and specific technical reasons required by the regulator. The trial demands the completion of a report by March 2027, and contract execution is slated between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2027. The trial takes place in Cardiff, United Kingdom, offering businesses in this region the chance to engage in the utilities sector.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in the development of industrial equipment capable of handling low temperature drying. Given the procurement method of direct award based on prototype development and the necessity for adherence to a stringent timeline, only suppliers with technical expertise and readiness to comply swiftly with the regulator's demands will be well-suited to compete. The trial's focus on drying of digested sewage sludge presents specialised openings for companies in the scientific and technical sectors seeking to further their involvement in utilities projects within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEP Low Temperature Drying Trial

Notice Description

NEP Low Temperature Drying Trial There is a requirement from the regulator to undertake a trial with regards to low temperature drying of digested sewerage sludge. This is a direct award. The NEP requires us to have a report developed by March 2027, and soft market testing suggests this is the only company able to meet the requisite timeframes.

Procurement Information

The programme is being run as a pilot under instruction from the regulator. The timeframes require completion by March 2027, and initial softmarket testing has demonstrated that only one supplier is capable of meeting these timeframes. Undertaking a tender process at this stage would introduce unnecessary delay.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012956-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplierqueries@dwrcymru.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF3 0LT
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
Trowbridge
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIQUO HYDROK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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