--- title: "Marine Licencing and Specialists Advice Framework 2025 _Supplier Engagement session" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144867" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144867" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144867.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144867.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Marine Licencing and Specialists Advice Framework 2025 _Supplier Engagement session Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144867 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144867) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144867.json) ## Summary Natural Resources Wales is leading a procurement process titled "Marine Licencing and Specialists Advice Framework 2025 _Supplier Engagement session" within the environmental protection industry. Based in Cardiff, UK, the process is currently in the Planning stage, with a virtual Supplier Engagement session scheduled for 13th November 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Prospective participants can register by emailing procurement@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk. This tender entails the provision of specialist technical advice and analytical services related to marine licensing applications, focusing on areas such as fisheries, underwater acoustics, and sediment sampling, under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (MACAA, 2009). This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in marine noise, fish telemetry, and ecological impact analysis. The estimated contract value is £2,500,000 GBP, indicating substantial potential for revenue. Companies proficient in analytical and technical advice services related to environmental protection are well-positioned to benefit. Both small and large enterprises with capabilities in sampling analysis, environmental modelling, and pollution prevention will find this an optimal avenue to expand their market presence and business operations. ## Notice The Marine Licensing Team (MLT) within NRW act as the regulator for marine development consent within Wales (currently inshore region - to 12nm offshore), as described by the Marine and Coastal Access Act (MACAA, 2009). NRW undertakes this role on behalf of Welsh Ministers. This purchase is to enable provision of the following: Specialist technical advice on the impacts to the environment from marine licence applications, that is often outside of the remit of NRW specialists, or beyond the resource capacity available within NRW at the given time, for example (but not limited to), specialist fisheries and underwater acoustics advice. Analytical services, for example, but not limited to, sediment sampling and analysis service associated with dredge-disposal activities (pre-application; applications and post-licensing discharge of conditions). ### Lot Information Sampling Analysis and Sample Plan Services Lot 1 Sampling Analysis and Sample Plan Services Provision of the following in response to applications for disposal of dredge arisings at sea: Sample plans (production &/or approval) Sampling analysis Sampling reports (including suitability for disposal) Specialist Advice Services Provision of general advice in response to specific requests regarding the following specialist environmental areas Marine noise and vibration Fish (marine, shellfish and aquaculture, fish telemetry, Computerised Fluid Dynamic modelling) Modelling e.g. fish impacts, coastal processes, marine mammal collision modelling Statistical design of environmental monitoring Benthic ecology General pollution prevention advice Other specialist advice services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144867 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 0TP | | 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 | Plasnewydd | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144867 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492184 Marine Licencing and Specialists Advice Framework 2025 _Supplier Engagement session - The Marine Licensing Team (MLT) within NRW act as the regulator for marine development consent within Wales (currently inshore region - to 12nm offshore), as described by the Marine and Coastal Access Act (MACAA, 2009). NRW undertakes this role on behalf of Welsh Ministers. This purchase is to enable provision of the following: Specialist technical advice on the impacts to the environment from marine licence applications, that is often outside of the remit of NRW specialists, or beyond the resource capacity available within NRW at the given time, for example (but not limited to), specialist fisheries and underwater acoustics advice. Analytical services, for example, but not limited to, sediment sampling and analysis service associated with dredge-disposal activities (pre-application; applications and post-licensing discharge of conditions). ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144867 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-144867 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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