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title: "Citizen Science Water Quality Project for Carmarthen Bay"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142983"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CYNGOR GWYNEDD"
published: "2024-08-23"
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# Citizen Science Water Quality Project for Carmarthen Bay

Buyer: CYNGOR GWYNEDD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142983

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## Summary

Cyngor Gwynedd has awarded a contract for the "Citizen Science Water Quality Project for Carmarthen Bay" under the services industry category, focusing on research and development as well as environmental training. The project involves the collection and analysis of water quality data in pre-selected locations within the Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation. The award was made to the West Wales Rivers Trust, and the contract was signed on 23rd August 2024. The procurement process transitioned from the tender phase, which ended on 9th August 2024, through to the award stage, concluding on 16th August 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, research, and development services, especially those skilled in citizen science programmes. Given the need for volunteer engagement and training, companies with a strong background in managing and educating volunteers are well-suited to compete in this sector. Additionally, businesses capable of analysing scientific data and preparing comprehensive reports will find relevant growth opportunities through participating in such contracts, thereby enhancing their portfolio and contributing to environmental conservation efforts.

## Notice

To deliver a citizen science/volunteer engagement project to collect and analyse water quality data in pre-selected locations in Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation (SAC).The contractor will use information provided by the local MPA Officer to prepare and run the SWEPT (Surveying the Welsh Environment for Pollution Threats) style citizen science water quality project . Contractors will be expected to train and safely manage volunteers, collate, analyse, and share the results, reflect and produce a brief report.See attached RFQ form for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142983 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | WEST WALES RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:34 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142983
- 12 Jul 2024 at 11:14 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142983

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484089&idx=2
  12th July 2024 - Ffurflen dyfynbris i'w gwblhau gan y cyflenwr
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484089&idx=5
  12th July 2024 - Ffurflen dyfynbris i'w gwblhau gan y cyflenwr
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484089&idx=1
  12th July 2024 - RFQ form to be completed by supplier
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484089&idx=4
  12th July 2024 - RFQ form to be completed by supplier
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484089&idx=3
  12th July 2024 - SWEPT report

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.westwalesriverstrust.org

## Provenance

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