---
title: "Waunfawr: Natural Flood Management (NFM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eeda"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CYNGOR GWYNEDD"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Waunfawr: Natural Flood Management (NFM)

Buyer: CYNGOR GWYNEDD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eeda

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## Summary

Cyngor Gwynedd has overseen a procurement process titled "Waunfawr: Natural Flood Management (NFM)," focusing on the construction of natural flood management interventions in Gwynedd's Waunfawr upper catchment. This project falls under the 'Construction work' category and is situated in the United Kingdom, with the procurement status marked as complete. Key dates include the tender publication on 16 December 2025, with contracts signed by 12 January 2026, and an active contract period starting on 19 January 2026, ending on 13 March 2026. Utilising an open procurement method with a below-threshold open competition approach, Cyngor Gwynedd is serving in the buyer role, alongside the awarded supplier, Owen Environmental, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Dolgellau.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for construction firms, particularly SMEs with expertise in flood management and environmental works, to expand their portfolios. The open competition format provided potential bidders with fair access, levelling the playing field for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen relationships with public authorities. The successful engagement of Owen Environmental, an SME, demonstrates that this sector can accommodate smaller firms, enabling them to gain valuable experience and recognition in governmental contracts, which can lead to future growth and acquisition of similar projects.

## Notice

Carrying out of the construction of a series of natural flood management interventions in the upper catchment of Waunfawr, Gwynedd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002722-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR GWYNEDD |
| Locality | CAERNARFON |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL55 1SH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Canol Tref Caernarfon |
| Westminster constituency | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OWEN ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002722-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002306-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083158-2025
- 4 Dec 2025 at 14:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079786-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002722-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002306-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083158-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079786-2025
  4th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/71801272019AE94FF8E9
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/71801272019AE94FF8E9Pleaseseeetenderwales.ITT-itt_121301
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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