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Trydan Environmental Baseline Framework Tender Premarket Notice

TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement initiative led by Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is in the planning stage for an environmental baseline framework tender related to large-scale wind farm developments in Wales. The project seeks professional services in baseline ornithological surveys, habitat classification, soils, and peat surveys. The tender is expected to go live on eTenderWales by the week commencing 20 April 2026, with preliminary engagement actions scheduled by 16 April 2026. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, this opportunity falls under the services category, with a gross value of £2,100,000. The procurement seeks to appoint suppliers through a framework agreement, divided into two lots catering to energy-efficiency and energy-management consultancy services, suitable for SME and VCSE businesses.

This tender presents growth prospects for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and energy management services. The opportunities are suited to companies adept in delivering comprehensive surveys and reporting for environmental projects. The framework offers a structured approach, ensuring selected suppliers have the exclusive chance to tender for specific work packages. The scheme is advantageous particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, providing them a viable entry point into the renewable energy sector. By engaging early in the process, businesses can align with Welsh government's strategic initiatives and potentially secure long-term contracts within the growing wind farm industry.

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Notice Title

Trydan Environmental Baseline Framework Tender Premarket Notice

Notice Description

Premarket notice for 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 will be establishing a framework divided into two lots, with each lot comprising a limited number of pre appointed suppliers. Only the suppliers awarded a place within each respective lot will be eligible to tender for the specific packages of project work issued through the framework.

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/021206-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRYDAN GWYRDD CYMRU
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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