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Sustainability Service - Food and Drink Manufacturing

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, has awarded a contract entitled "Sustainability Service - Food and Drink Manufacturing" focused on strengthening sustainability in the Welsh food and drink manufacturing sector. This service will deliver comprehensive sustainability and decarbonisation support to manufacturers across Wales, including specialist advice on sustainability standards. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with Bic Innovation, located in Gaerwen, being selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 25th March 2026 as part of the services category under CPV classifications 71356000 and 77000000, indicating its relevance to technical and agricultural services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainability and resource efficiency within the food and drink manufacturing industry. Companies with expertise in decarbonisation strategies and those able to provide tailored environmental impact solutions are ideally positioned to benefit. The focus on practical and technical sustainability advice presents growth potential for businesses advocating water conservation methods, carbon reporting, and alignment with initiatives like B Corp certifications. The procurement, driven through a competitive process with four bids submitted, highlights the increasing demand for environmental consultancy expertise and technical services within Wales.

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Notice Title

Sustainability Service - Food and Drink Manufacturing

Notice Description

This service will deliver a single, integrated Sustainability Service for the Welsh food and drink manufacturing sector, supporting the Welsh Government's wider programme to strengthen sustainability and resilience across the industry.The Service will provide businesses with a comprehensive package of decarbonisation support, including programmes and initiatives that help manufacturers reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and better understand their environmental impact. Delivery will focus on practical advice, specialist technical input and tailored support for businesses across Wales. The contract will provide expert guidance on recognised sustainability standards, including B-Corp and equivalent certification schemes, alongside specialist support with carbon reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-163544
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=163544
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BIC INNOVATION

Further Information

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