---
title: "Navigation Safeguarding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067423"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Navigation Safeguarding

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067423

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has successfully completed the contracting process for the provision of navigation safeguarding services, as part of the "Navigation Safeguarding Assessment, Modelling of Navigational Systems at Bro Tathan" project. This procurement is categorized under aviation ground support and test software development services and navigation services within the services industry. The project is located in the United Kingdom specifically in the region of UKL. The contract, valued at £49,398 gross, was signed on 16th March 2026 and is set to commence on 30th March 2026, concluding on 31st August 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition, marking its status as complete.

This contract offers substantial prospects for businesses involved in navigational systems, aviation support services, and related software development. The opportunity was awarded to NATS (Services) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Fareham. Companies specialising in aviation, navigation systems, and software development would be particularly well-suited to explore similar opportunities, as they align with the Welsh Government's requirements, including adherence to Welsh devolved regulations. There is a clear demand for specialised services within the region, presenting potential growth opportunities for businesses that can offer innovative solutions to meet these needs. The Welsh Government, acting as the buying organisation, facilitates these prospects, encouraging diverse business engagement in public sector projects.

## Notice

Navigation Safeguarding Assessment, Modelling of Navigational Systems at Bro Tathan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027477-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,165 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATS (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 63724000 - Navigation services
- 72212130 - Aviation ground support and test software development services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027477-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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