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title: "Vivimag Iron Recovery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG"
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# Vivimag Iron Recovery

Buyer: DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657c6

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## Summary

This public procurement involves DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig, a private utility company operating under Welsh devolved regulations, and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement is titled "Vivimag Iron Recovery," focusing on the innovation pilot of iron extraction from sewage sludge, categorized under goods in the utilities sector. The tender follows a direct procurement method, owing to its unique nature with no market alternatives, and the award stage is complete. The procurement commenced on 1st April 2026, with an initial contract period extending until 31st July 2026, but with potential for renewal if successful. The services are provided within the UK, particularly in the UKL region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative environmental technology and treatment solutions, notably those capable of supplying proprietary equipment and technologies. Due to the highly specialised nature of the project, companies with cutting-edge technological solutions and expertise in sewage treatment are best placed to benefit from this contract. Firms like SMEs, which are adaptable and capable of providing scalable solutions, could leverage this opportunity to establish themselves as leaders in environmental innovation, particularly within regulatory frameworks that encourage innovative trial projects. Businesses with capabilities to develop and provide unique offerings in this domain could see significant growth potential from participating in such pioneering initiatives.

## Notice

Vivimag Iron Recovery Innovation Pilot. Iron extraction innovation from sewage sludge. This solution is considered unique, with no alternatives in the market and only a single supplier. The contract itself will be for the hire of specific, proprietary specialist equipment. There is a limited window in which this equipment may be hired due to industry wide demand. A number of machines will be provided for a period of 3 months initially. They will be supplier directly by the proprietary equipment manufacturer.

### Procurement Information

Innovation Trial. Unique product offering which cannot be obtain from elsewhere. Due to regulatory constraints, award must be made imminently. Informal market testing and investigations have been undertaken, and no alternatives are available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015089-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF3 0LT |
| 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 | Trowbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HASKONING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 33158000 - Electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical treatment
- 45232421 - Sewage treatment works
- 45232422 - Sludge-treatment works

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015089-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015089-2026
  19th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/

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