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Advice to inform a nutrient trading pilot

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, known as Llywodraeth Cymru, has awarded a contract to Ove Arup & Partners for the provision of expert advice and technical support in designing, governing, and implementing a nutrient trading pilot across selected freshwater and marine SAC catchments in Southwest Wales. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within research services, marine research, and research consultancy services. The contract was signed on February 11, 2026, and is currently active, with the procurement process reaching the award stage, indicating the progression towards project implementation. The procurement process initially involved two bids and was conducted through a tender initiation method. The Corporate Procurement Services at Parc Cathays in Cardiff is overseeing the process, with Mark Davies being the point of contact.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in nutrient trading, marine ecosystem conservation, and scientific analysis. Companies within the research services industry that possess knowledge in governance structures and implementation frameworks for environmental projects would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders. The involvement of the Welsh Government highlights potential avenues for future collaborations and showcases a commitment to innovative environmental solutions in the Welsh region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice to inform a nutrient trading pilot

Notice Description

Provision of expert advice and technical support for the design, governance, and implementation of a nutrient trading pilot (phosphorus and nitrogen) across freshwater and marine SAC catchments in Southwest Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161780
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161780
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

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
Not specified
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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