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title: "Citizen Science Water Quality Project for the Severn Estuary"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142988"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CYNGOR GWYNEDD"
published: "2024-08-23"
---

# Citizen Science Water Quality Project for the Severn Estuary

Buyer: CYNGOR GWYNEDD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142988

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## Summary

Cyngor Gwynedd has awarded a contract for the "Citizen Science Water Quality Project for the Severn Estuary." The project falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on research and development and environmental training. This initiative will engage volunteers in collecting and analysing water quality data in designated areas of the Severn Estuary Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The contract was awarded to the Conservation Education & Research Trust, and the award stage culminated on 23rd August 2024. This project is based in Caernarfon, with relevant activities spread across the Severn Estuary region. The tender period ended on 9th August 2024, and the contract was signed subsequently.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, research, and volunteer training. Businesses with expertise in managing citizen science projects and conducting environmental assessments will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Larger organisations with experience in coordinating volunteer efforts and producing comprehensive scientific reports will have an edge in competing for similar future tenders. The project not only enhances community engagement but also provides avenues for business growth through collaboration and innovation in environmental conservation.

## Notice

To deliver a citizen science/volunteer engagement project to collect and analyse water quality data in pre-selected locations in Severn Estuary 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=142988 |
| 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 | CONSERVATION EDUCATION & RESEARCH 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=142988
- 12 Jul 2024 at 11:20 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142988

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484092&idx=2
  12th July 2024 - Ffurflen dyfynbris i'w gwblhau
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484092&idx=5
  12th July 2024 - Ffurflen dyfynbris i'w gwblhau
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484092&idx=1
  12th July 2024 - RFQ form to be completed by supplier
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484092&idx=4
  12th July 2024 - RFQ form to be completed by supplier
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484092&idx=3
  12th July 2024 - SWEPT report

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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