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Soil Moisture Mapping & Coal Tip Analysis

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Llandudno Junction, has completed a procurement process titled "Soil Moisture Mapping & Coal Tip Analysis." This project falls under the services category and focuses on general public services within Wales, specifically targeting the evaluation of landslides through soil moisture mapping and analysis of 83 disused coal tips using satellite imagery. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, justifying the absence of competition due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at £247,850, was awarded to Central Alliance Pre Construction Services Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Wakefield. The contract was signed on 17th May 2024, and the award notice was published later on 25th November 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in geospatial analysis, satellite imagery application, and environmental consultancy services. Firms with expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), statistical analysis, and environmental risk assessment stand to benefit from projects of this nature. The awarded contract emphasises the need for detailed site characterisation and proactive intervention strategies, making it ideal for businesses capable of providing innovative solutions in remote sensing and environmental monitoring. SMEs with a focus on these areas will find opportunities to expand their services by contributing to critical public safety and infrastructure evaluation projects.

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Notice Title

Soil Moisture Mapping & Coal Tip Analysis

Notice Description

Soil moisture mapping and detailed site characterisation of 83no. category D disused coal tips in Wales utilising satellite imagery applications across two acquisition windows.

Lot Information

Lot 1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement The description must be no more than 800 characters, including spaces, to provide more detail of the contract requirements. Soil moisture mapping with GIS and statistical analysis of 83no. category D disused coal tips in Wales utilising satellite imagery applications across two acquisition windows. Objective is to provide soil moisture maps and detailed analysis and site characterisation of the tips and immediately adjacent areas to assist in the evaluation of landslide susceptibility and inform prioritisation of inspections, monitoring and pro-active interventions. Deliverables to include GIS data layers, soil moisture mapping on GIS Cloud, GIS analysis matrix, point of interest inspection sheets, and task report summarising findings and interpretation of results.

Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 32 - competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-142377
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142377
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,850 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION
Postcode
LL57 3RW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Bethesda
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL ALLIANCE PRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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