Tender

Trydan Environmental Baseline Framework Tender

TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 07:34

Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, operating as a sub-central government public authority under Welsh regulations, has initiated an open procurement process for the "Trydan Environmental Baseline Framework Tender." This tender invites bids for consultancy services related to large-scale wind farm developments within the UK region, specifically focusing on baseline ornithological and habitat surveys. Currently in the tender stage, the process began on 21st April 2026, with inquiries due by 20th May and submissions closing on 9th June 2026. The tender comprises two lots: "Baseline Ornithology Services" and "Baseline Habitat Services," with contracts expected to commence on 21st July 2026 and run until July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, by providing access to high-value projects capped at £2.1 million gross combined. Suitable businesses include those specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy and technical service provision in ornithology and habitat surveys. The framework agreement facilitates repeat business through call-off contracts, optimising long-term engagement. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the mini competition process outlined within the tender documents to secure one of the three contractor positions available per lot, enhancing their presence in sustainable energy development sectors.

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Notice Title

Trydan Environmental Baseline Framework Tender

Notice Description

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru (Trydan) is seeking to procure the following professional services for large-scale wind farm developments in Wales. * Baseline ornithological surveys and reporting. * Baseline habitat classification, soils, and peat surveys and reporting. Trydan is looking to create a Framework for these lots. Trydan will then procure the services through call-off contracts. Trydan is looking to appoint a maximum of three Contractors per lot.

Lot Information

Baseline Ornithology Services

Lot 1: Baseline Ornithological Services - including, but not limited to, the following: Vantage-point surveys to record flight lines of 'target species.' Walkover (breeding) bird survey work. Species specific surveys for Schedule 1 (Wildlife and Countryside Act) species. Surveys for nightjar.

Baseline Habitat Services

Lot 2: Baseline Habitat Services - including the following: Peat and soil probing surveys. Phase 1 Habitat Surveys. Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey. National Vegetation Classification Survey (of semi-natural plant communities).

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 Trydan will be aiming to publish the tender W/C 20 April 2026 If you could complete this form to express your interest and Trydan will notify once it has gone live. https://forms.office.com/e/TwBxeAqCzp There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched following this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06660b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035861-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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