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Climate Adaptation Study

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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20 Feb 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is conducting a public procurement process for a Climate Adaptation Study aimed at understanding the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Wales. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 11th December 2025. The buying organisation is based in Cardiff and the supplier, Mentera, operates from Aberystwyth. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically social research services. The study pertains to changes in farm practice due to weather and the proactive planning by farmers regarding climatic conditions affecting their local areas.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and climate adaptation services. Agricultural consultancies, environmental research firms, and organisations with expertise in stakeholder engagement and climate resilience would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The process, initiated through a tender, attracted six bids, indicating competitive interest and the potential for businesses to expand their scope and contribute to critical research that informs regional climatic adaptation strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Climate Adaptation Study

Notice Description

Short descriptionClimate Adaptation in Agriculture Stakeholder Engagement Study are to understand:* Changes in farm practice in the past (to be discussed with the successful bidder), due to changing weather patterns, as seen from farmer's and industry perspective;* Farmer considerations for the future, including how far into the future farmers are planning and whether weather conditions are a factor;* What changes to farm practice farmers have made in response to changing climatic conditions and how do these changes, in practice, rank when compared to other factors which influence decision making for the future of farm businesses;* Farmer's perspective on climate-related issues in their local area and whether there are regional climate issues that may affect farming resilience in the future (i.e. risks to water supply, lack of shelter, management of forestry and woodlands etc)* How is the farming industry predicting or thinking how climate change will impact Welsh agriculture, farm practices and or land use and do farmers factor in industry/academia analysis or not;* What are the impacts of these changes predicted for farm businesses, rural communities or nature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161916
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161916
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 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
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

MENTERA

Further Information

Notice URLs

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