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title: "Bioflex Ammonia Recovery Pilot Innovation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Bioflex Ammonia Recovery Pilot Innovation

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

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig, a private utility headquartered in Cardiff, UK, pertains to the "Bioflex Ammonia Recovery Pilot Innovation". This initiative falls under the goods category with a focus on utility services and aims to advance the extraction of ammonia from sludge through innovative technologies. The process has reached the award stage as of 19 February 2026, with a contract period spanning from 1 April to 30 April 2026. Despite the utilisation of a direct award procurement method, this project underscores the urgency and technical specificity necessitated by the unique solution provided by the selected supplier, Nijhuis Saur Industries UK and Ireland Limited. The project is governed by the Welsh devolved regulations and is aligned with legal provisions set forth by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in sludge-processing and treatment works, particularly those with innovative equipment solutions. Nijhuis Saur Industries is identified as the supplier, evidencing a successful match during prior market engagement. The contract's structure prioritises SMEs, suggesting that agile, innovative businesses in the environmental technology sector stand to gain. As an integral part of a pilot for innovation, participating companies may find potential for extended collaboration and development of proprietary solutions. This initiative provides a platform for suppliers to demonstrate technical proficiency and contribute to a unique pilot that could shape future industry standards. The successful execution of this tender could open avenues for new developments in sludge-treatment processes across the UK, highlighting opportunities for industry advancement.

## Notice

Ammonia from sludge recovery innovation (and associated equipment) at a value of approximately PS2m over the life. This will be supplied by NIJHUIS and retained indefinitely. The acquisition is part of a pilot process and follows initial market engagement exercises to identify and select suitable innovations.

### Procurement Information

Undertaking a part funded pilot for the extraction of ammonia from sludge. Initial soft market testing has identified only a single suitable supplier with the nature of the specific solution being provided considered unique. The contract is for the acquisition of the goods only. These will be tested as part of the innovation project to determine ongoing suitability. Funding for this requirement has a limited timeframe and therefore award is required imminently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015101-2026 |
| 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 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | NIJHUIS SAUR INDUSTRIES UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42996900 - Sludge-processing equipment
- 45232422 - Sludge-treatment works

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015101-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015101-2026
  19th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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