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Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 26-27

Natural Resources Wales

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02 Jul 2026 at 19:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural Resources Wales, based in Cardiff, was centred around the "Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 26-27" project. This initiative pertains to the marine conservation strategy planning and natural resources management sector and was conducted under direct procurement without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract, with a gross amount of £59,640, has already been awarded and is currently active, running from 16th June 2026 to 15th June 2027. The main location for this project is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region.

The awarded contract provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in environmental management and aquatic conservation projects. Companies that possess specialized skills in handling juvenile pearl mussels and maintaining optimal water quality are especially well-suited for such niche conservation projects. The Freshwater Biological Association, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for similarly equipped organisations to thrive in competitive yet highly specialised conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 26-27

Notice Description

Rearing juvenile pearl mussels is a difficult and highly specialist activity that requires a combination of technical expertise, attention to detail, and excellent water quality. It is not carried out commercially and there is therefore no reason to expect a market to develop. In Britain, only three hatcheries are known to carry this out: the FBA; EA's Kielder hatchery, and NRW's Clywedog hatchery. Other facilities occur in Ireland, France, Norway and Luxemburg.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062498-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
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

Freshwater Biological Association

Further Information

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