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Feasibility Study on Vessel Wash-Down Biosecurity Measures in the Milford Haven Waterway

DALE SAILING CO LTD

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 10:23

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 12:55

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dale Sailing Co Ltd, located in Milford Haven, has awarded a contract for the "Feasibility Study on Vessel Wash-Down Biosecurity Measures in the Milford Haven Waterway" to Apem Limited. This service-oriented procurement, classified under marine survey and research services, falls under the industry category of marine conservation strategy planning. The procurement process reached the award stage on 8th September 2025, following the tendering period which concluded on 4th September 2025. This tender was processed via an open procurement method, focusing on ecological and logistical assessments, and includes plans for developing infrastructure, reviewing biosecurity tools, and a comprehensive delivery roadmap for a subsequent three-year funded project.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine environmental management and biosecurity. Companies with expertise in marine survey, technical review, and project management could find considerable growth potential, particularly those familiar with biosecurity measures and stakeholder engagement. Businesses adept at infrastructure assessment and those capable of collaborating with marine stakeholders would be well-suited to compete. The project's emphasis on biosecurity and ecological considerations opens avenues for suppliers of specialised marine equipment and those with experience in working with environmental conservation entities and grants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study on Vessel Wash-Down Biosecurity Measures in the Milford Haven Waterway

Notice Description

The successful contractor will be expected to deliver:1. Feasibility ReportAssess operational, ecological, and logistical factors influencing proposed biosecurity measures at multiple marine sites.Identify constraints, risks, and success factors relevant to future implementation.2. Technical Review of Biosecurity EquipmentBuild upon our existing information to evaluate marine biosecurity tools and infrastructure.Work with suppliers to recommend site-specific solutions tailored to differing environmental conditions and user needs.3. Costed and Validated Site PlansDevelop detailed plans identifying necessary infrastructure, with clear costings and method statements.Include environmental constraints, compliance considerations, and delivery feasibility.4. Implementation TimelineProduce a clear, achievable delivery roadmap, including key milestones and delivery phases for a separately funded 3 year delivery project.5. Stakeholder Engagement, Marine Biosecurity Awareness and Delivery AlignmentEngage with identified partner businesses and Port AuthorityEnsure coordination, defined roles, shared commitments, and integration of partner objectives into delivery project plan.6. Funding ReadinessProduce a delivery project plan for a separately funded 3 year delivery project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154443
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154443
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DALE SAILING CO LTD
Contact Name
Heidi Reynolds
Contact Email
heidireynolds@dale-sailing.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1646603100

Buyer Location

Locality
MILFORD HAVEN
Postcode
SA73 1PY
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Neyland: East
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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