Planning

Fisheries Science for the Sustainable Management of Our Seas

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fisheries Science for the Sustainable Management of Our Seas" is being conducted by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government. This planned tender is currently in the planning stage and aims to support high-level fisheries science priorities in the UK. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on research and development services and related consultancy. Located in the UKL region, the contracting process is part of a strategic initiative to gather evidence on key fish stocks, specifically targeting fisheries like Whelk, Crab, Lobster, Sea Bass, Scallop, and Skate/Ray. The Welsh Government plans to start this contract on 1st April 2027, continuing through to 31st March 2032, with key communications set to occur after 1st January 2027. The procurement process has an estimated budget of £5,000,000 net, grossing up to £6,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the research and development sector. Businesses specialising in marine biology, environmental consultancy, and fisheries management are especially well-placed to engage with this procurement. By aligning their capabilities with the high-level fisheries science priorities outlined, such as developing a Fisheries Management Plan and understanding the dynamics of key fish stocks, businesses can leverage the opportunity to expand their services and contribute to sustainable fisheries management. Given the substantial scope and budget, this tender also offers the chance for smaller enterprises to engage in significant projects normally accessible only to larger corporations, thus fostering business growth and expertise in specialised research areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fisheries Science for the Sustainable Management of Our Seas

Notice Description

To meet our high-level ongoing fisheries evidence priorities, research survey services will be needed 2027-2032. High-level fisheries science priorities include gather further evidence on key stocks currently fished by the Welsh fleet to support Fisheries Management Plan development and implementation. Inlcude Whelk, Crab, Lobster, Sea Bass, Scallop and Skate/Ray fisheries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046379-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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