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Review of relevant planning policies relating to the Welsh National Marine Plan

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has awarded a contract for a review of relevant planning policies related to the Welsh National Marine Plan. This service-oriented procurement, classified under marine research services, was initiated with a tender process and has now proceeded to the award stage as of 11 August 2025. The contract, valued at £59,507.09, was signed on 7 August 2025, with Ove Arup & Partners, also based in Cardiff, being the selected supplier. This project aims to identify opportunities for greater coherence between marine and land planning policies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in planning consultancy, marine research, and policy analysis to engage with the Welsh Government in advancing strategic planning initiatives. Due to the specific focus on marine and land policy coherence, companies with expertise in environmental consultancy, sustainable development, and legislative analysis are particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The successful performance on projects like this can enhance a company's portfolio in public sector collaborations, fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Review of relevant planning policies relating to the Welsh National Marine Plan

Notice Description

review of relevant marine and land planning policies relating to the Welsh National Marine Plan to identify opportunities for greater planning coherence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154558
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154558
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£59,507 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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