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Reed Bed Installation at Nant-y-Caws Landfill Treatment Plant

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Reed Bed Installation at Nant-y-Caws Landfill Treatment Plant" was initiated by Carmarthenshire County Council, a sub-central public authority under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement, involving the installation of a bespoke reed bed system, aims to meet environmental permit conditions at the Nant-y-Caws Landfill Treatment Plant. The project falls within the "works" category, specifically water-treatment and environmental protection, and is located in the UKL14 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition. The procedure reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 22nd April 2026, and it is currently active with completion expected by 31st October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water-treatment work and environmental protection services. ExCAL Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for SMEs to engage in similar government projects. Businesses well-suited for such tenders include those offering pollution tracking, monitoring, rehabilitation, and installation of environmental systems. Opportunities for business growth can be realised by maintaining compliance with environmental standards and offering innovative solutions to meet regulatory requirements. For those looking to expand their portfolio in environmental works, this tender exemplifies the type of opportunities available through direct procurement methods in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Reed Bed Installation at Nant-y-Caws Landfill Treatment Plant

Notice Description

Installation of a bespoke reed bed system at the Nant-y-Caws Landfill Leachate Treatment Plant which is required to ensure all-year-round compliance of the site's NRW environmental permit conditions with respect to total nitrogen content of treated effluent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038037-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

90720000 - Environmental protection

90730000 - Pollution tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCAL

Further Information

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