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Welsh Data Cube Digital Infrastructure Component of Living Wales Service

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, operating via its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, has concluded the award stage for the procurement process titled "Welsh Data Cube Digital Infrastructure Component of Living Wales Service." This falls under the IT services and software package industry category. The procurement method was a direct award, primarily due to the technical reasons associated with the long-term development and bespoke digital infrastructure required for the Living Wales programme. The awarded contract covers a period from 6th April 2026 to 5th May 2028, with the pertinent data management tasks occurring in the UKL region. The initial milestone of contractual signature is scheduled for completion by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for IT service providers specialising in Earth Observation data solutions. The direct award to PML Applications Ltd underscores the specific technical demands and continuity required for such projects. Businesses focusing on software development, digital infrastructure, and technical support that can demonstrate unique competencies in managing large-scale data systems will find such tenders appealing. With recognised thresholds and requirements for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this tender affirms that SMEs with specialised capabilities can effectively engage with central government initiatives, thereby enhancing their market position and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Data Cube Digital Infrastructure Component of Living Wales Service

Notice Description

Transparency Notice for a continued hosting, maintenance, technical support and further development of the Earth Observation based Welsh Open Data Cube on MS Azure, to support the Living Wales system.

Procurement Information

Living Wales (LW) is a long term WG Earth Observation programme, developed over 10 years and dependent on a bespoke digital infrastructure created and maintained by the current supplier. The supplier uniquely hosts the LW system, including the Welsh Data Cube front end, provides technical maintenance, and develops required functionality. Welsh Government has transferred data storage in house and can selected outputs, but cannot deliver the core system, hosting, or specialist support internally. As LW is not yet finalised, only PML can provide continuity and maintain system integrity. A direct award is necessary to avoid service disruption and ensure continued delivery until the system can be competitively transitioned in future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066eca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025123-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 May 2028 2-3 years
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
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
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

PML Applications Limited

Further Information

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