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title: "Marine Licensing & Specialist Advice Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aadf"
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# Marine Licensing & Specialist Advice Framework

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aadf

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Marine Licensing & Specialist Advice Framework" is currently being conducted by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), which is located in Cardiff, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the marine services industry. This open tender aims to provide specialist technical advice related to environmental impacts from marine licence applications. The submission deadline is set for 27th May 2021, and the contract period will last for 1080 days, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental sciences, marine services, and consultancy. Companies that offer expert knowledge in areas such as marine noise, fish biology, and coastal modelling would be particularly well-suited to participate. The framework allows for multiple suppliers, with a maximum of six participants, making it an attractive avenue for collaboration or consortium bids among smaller firms seeking to expand their operations in the public sector.

## Notice

NRW Marine Licensing Team are currently tendering for the provision of specialist technical advice on the impacts to the environment from marine licence applications. Whilst NRW hosts a number of environmental specialists, there are a number of reasons for NRW MLT to seek additional technical services. Primarily, advice is required in specialist areas outside of the remit of NRW specialists. Alternatively, NRW MLT may require advice within a short timescale beyond the resource capacity available within NRW at the given time. This framework also covers the provision of sampling plans and analysis associated with applications for dredge-disposal applications and water quality modelling advice. NRW may require these services on main rivers as well.

### Lot Information

Sampling Analysis and Sample Plan Services

Provision of the following in response to applications for disposal of dredge arisings at sea: - Sample plans (production &/or approval) - Sampling analysis - Sampling reports (including suitability for disposal)

Renewal: 1 year optional extension.

Specialist Advice Services

Provision of general advice in response to specific requests regarding the following specialist environmental areas: - Marine noise and vibration - Fish (marine, shellfish and aquaculture, fish telemetry, Computerised Fluid Dynamic modelling) - Modelling e.g. fish impacts, coastal processes, marine mammal collision modelling - Statistical design of environmental monitoring - Benthic ecology - General pollution prevention advice - Other specialist advice services

Renewal: 1 year optional extension.

Multi-Discipline (Specialist Services)

Provision of both Lots 1 and 2 - Combination services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009070-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009070-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110148

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