---
title: "Scoping Study to Explore Marine Net Benefit"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-153808"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-07-22"
---

# Scoping Study to Explore Marine Net Benefit

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-153808

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has completed the award stage for a public procurement process titled "Scoping Study to Explore Marine Net Benefit." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on marine conservation strategy planning and marine services. The process involved a competitive tender with four submitted bids, culminating in the award dated 1st July 2025. This initiative aims to explore approaches to delivering marine net benefit in Wales, contributing to governmental commitments and influencing marine planning strategies.

This contract presents opportunities for growth within the marine services industry, particularly for businesses specialising in marine conservation and strategic planning. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, comprehensive literature reviews, and strategic reporting are well-suited to consider future opportunities of this nature. The awarded contract to Apem Limited for a value of £65,032 highlights the scope of investment and the emphasis on quality services pivotal to achieving the goals set out by the Welsh Government in the context of sustainable marine management.

## Notice

The Scoping Study will explore potential approaches which could be used to deliver marine net benefit (MNB) in Wales. The Contractor will conduct a literature review, engage with stakeholders, and produce a report to suggest whether MNB could contribute positively towards Welsh Government commitments and inform considerations on whether to further pursue MNB through marine planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153808 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,032 |
| 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 | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 14:46 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153808

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.apemltd.co.uk

## Provenance

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