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Growing Mid Wales Datgloi Project - Specialist Consultancy Services / Prosiect Datgloi Canolbarth Cymru sy'n Tyfu - Gwasanaethau Ymgynghori Arbenigol

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

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Planning

05 Oct 2026 at 14:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ceredigion County Council is developing the Growing Mid Wales Datgloi Forestry Decarbonisation Project. It is seeking specialist consultancy services to explore whether hydrogen-powered solutions could reduce carbon emissions from forestry and timber operations in Mid Wales, including development of an early-stage pilot demonstrator. The work spans technical and engineering studies, feasibility, energy management and efficiency advice, forestry management and environmental consultancy. It is intended to help shape practical technical solutions and delivery approaches for decarbonising the sector. The project is for delivery in Mid Wales. Its potential stakeholders include forestry operators, timber hauliers and timber processors, as well as others involved in forestry and timber-related operations.

This procurement is at planning stage: the Council has stated an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The Council expects to publish a further notice on 8 October 2026. It undertook preliminary market engagement during September 2026 with a small number of organisations with relevant technical expertise; that engagement has concluded and informed its understanding of solutions, delivery models and procurement options. The Council says any future procurement will be fair, open and competitive, with relevant non-confidential engagement findings shared through procurement documentation. The planned contract period is 23 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The stated estimated value is £1, excluding VAT (£1.20 including VAT). The procurement is organised as one lot.

The work is likely to suit consultancies and technical specialists able to assess hydrogen-powered approaches to forestry and timber operations, decarbonisation and emissions reduction. Relevant strengths may include energy-efficiency and energy-management consultancy, engineering and feasibility studies, environmental advice, and understanding of forestry operations and timber supply chains. The project’s focus on an early-stage pilot demonstrator means suppliers able to connect technical options with practical delivery approaches may be well placed to contribute. The Council’s market engagement identified interest and potential approaches from forestry operators, timber hauliers, timber processors and other industry stakeholders, suggesting scope for specialist firms to collaborate across the sector. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are marked as suitable for the planned lot. No specific accreditation or formal experience threshold is stated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Growing Mid Wales Datgloi Project - Specialist Consultancy Services / Prosiect Datgloi Canolbarth Cymru sy'n Tyfu - Gwasanaethau Ymgynghori Arbenigol

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is developing the Growing Mid Wales Datgloi Forestry Decarbonisation Project, aimed at exploring the potential for hydrogen-powered solutions to reduce carbon emissions from forestry and timber sector operations in Mid Wales, including the development of an early-stage pilot demonstrator. Previous market engagement has informed the Authority's understanding of potential technical solutions, delivery models and procurement considerations. Further information is provided within this notice. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn datblygu Prosiect Datgarboneiddio Coedwigaeth Datgloi Canolbarth Cymru sy'n Tyfu, gyda'r nod o archwilio potensial atebion sy'n defnyddio hydrogen i leihau allyriadau carbon o weithrediadau'r sector coedwigaeth a phren yng Nghanolbarth Cymru, gan gynnwys datblygu prosiect peilot arddangos cam cynnar. Mae ymgysylltu blaenorol a'r farchnad wedi helpu i lywio dealltwriaeth yr Awdurdod o atebion technegol posibl, modelau cyflawni ac ystyriaethau caffael. Ceir rhagor o wybodaeth yn yr hysbysiad hwn.

Planning Information

Ceredigion County Council undertook a period of preliminary market engagement during September 2026 in relation to the proposed Growing Mid Wales Datgloi forestry decarbonisation project. Discussions were held with a small number of organisations possessing relevant technical knowledge, experience and expertise. The purpose of the engagement was to improve the Authority's understanding of the market, inform the development of the requirement, explore potential delivery approaches and assist in determining an appropriate procurement strategy. Participation in the engagement did not confer any advantage, preference or commitment in relation to any future procurement opportunity. No supplier was selected, shortlisted or otherwise favoured as a result of the engagement. The engagement demonstrated market interest in the project and identified a range of potential technical, operational and delivery approaches. This complemented wider stakeholder engagement undertaken through previous project development activities, which identified interest from forestry operators, timber hauliers, timber processors and other industry stakeholders seeking practical solutions to support the decarbonisation of forestry and timber-related operations in Mid Wales. The information obtained through the market engagement has been used solely to inform the Authority's understanding of the market and the development of its requirements. The engagement has not determined the final specification, procurement procedure, award criteria, contract structure or the selection of any future supplier. Any future procurement will be conducted through a fair, open and competitive process. All interested and eligible organisations will have an equal opportunity to participate. Relevant non-confidential information and key findings arising from the preliminary market engagement will be made available through the procurement documentation where appropriate to ensure transparency and maintain a level playing field for all potential tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0780df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093874-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71335000 - Engineering studies

71356000 - Technical services

77231000 - Forestry management services

79314000 - Feasibility study

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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