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Assessing the likely impact of sand wave clearance on near bed sediment transport through numerical modelling

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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10 Jul 2026 at 19:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales, headquartered in Cardiff, has completed a procurement process titled "Assessing the likely impact of sand wave clearance on near bed sediment transport through numerical modelling." This project falls under the marine research services category and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, ensuring a precise selection of capable vendors, and has reached the award stage. The contract commenced on 23rd June 2026 and is set to conclude by 22nd March 2027, with a gross value of £48,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine research services. Enterprises equipped with expertise in numerical modelling and environmental impact analysis, particularly within marine protected areas, can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to Cooper Marine Advisors Ltd., the awarded supplier, can find similar projects beneficial for growth and diversification in the field of environmental services. The detailed research findings from this contract could further position successful bidders as key players in marine conservation and infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessing the likely impact of sand wave clearance on near bed sediment transport through numerical modelling

Notice Description

Contribution to the evidence needed to proportionally assess applications for cable routing where sand wave clearance through active sand wave fields is proposed. There is a current lack of information and understanding on how the removal of sand waves impacts near bed sediment transport pathways; this leads to caution when this activity is proposed through or near a marine protected area. The aim is to use numerical models of hypothetical sand wave clearance scenarios to understand whether sand wave clearance is likely to affect near-bed sediment transport to the extent that it becomes an environmental risk to designated sedimentary habitats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065379-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Mar 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOPER MARINE ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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