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title: "Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 26-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 26-27

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2db

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Natural Resources Wales, based in Cardiff, was centred around the "Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 26-27" project. This initiative pertains to the marine conservation strategy planning and natural resources management sector and was conducted under direct procurement without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract, with a gross amount of £59,640, has already been awarded and is currently active, running from 16th June 2026 to 15th June 2027. The main location for this project is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region.

The awarded contract provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in environmental management and aquatic conservation projects. Companies that possess specialized skills in handling juvenile pearl mussels and maintaining optimal water quality are especially well-suited for such niche conservation projects. The Freshwater Biological Association, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for similarly equipped organisations to thrive in competitive yet highly specialised conservation efforts.

## Notice

Rearing juvenile pearl mussels is a difficult and highly specialist activity that requires a combination of technical expertise, attention to detail, and excellent water quality. It is not carried out commercially and there is therefore no reason to expect a market to develop. In Britain, only three hatcheries are known to carry this out: the FBA; EA's Kielder hatchery, and NRW's Clywedog hatchery. Other facilities occur in Ireland, France, Norway and Luxemburg.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062498-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| 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 | FRESHWATER BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 18:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062498-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062498-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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