--- title: "Feasibility Study on Vessel Wash-Down Biosecurity Measures in the Milford Haven Waterway" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154443" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154443" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154443.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154443.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DALE SAILING CO LTD" published: "2025-09-08" --- # Feasibility Study on Vessel Wash-Down Biosecurity Measures in the Milford Haven Waterway Buyer: DALE SAILING CO LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154443 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154443) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154443.json) ## Summary Dale Sailing Co Ltd, located in Milford Haven, has awarded a contract for the "Feasibility Study on Vessel Wash-Down Biosecurity Measures in the Milford Haven Waterway" to Apem Limited. This service-oriented procurement, classified under marine survey and research services, falls under the industry category of marine conservation strategy planning. The procurement process reached the award stage on 8th September 2025, following the tendering period which concluded on 4th September 2025. This tender was processed via an open procurement method, focusing on ecological and logistical assessments, and includes plans for developing infrastructure, reviewing biosecurity tools, and a comprehensive delivery roadmap for a subsequent three-year funded project. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine environmental management and biosecurity. Companies with expertise in marine survey, technical review, and project management could find considerable growth potential, particularly those familiar with biosecurity measures and stakeholder engagement. Businesses adept at infrastructure assessment and those capable of collaborating with marine stakeholders would be well-suited to compete. The project's emphasis on biosecurity and ecological considerations opens avenues for suppliers of specialised marine equipment and those with experience in working with environmental conservation entities and grants. ## Notice The successful contractor will be expected to deliver:1. Feasibility ReportAssess operational, ecological, and logistical factors influencing proposed biosecurity measures at multiple marine sites.Identify constraints, risks, and success factors relevant to future implementation.2. Technical Review of Biosecurity EquipmentBuild upon our existing information to evaluate marine biosecurity tools and infrastructure.Work with suppliers to recommend site-specific solutions tailored to differing environmental conditions and user needs.3. Costed and Validated Site PlansDevelop detailed plans identifying necessary infrastructure, with clear costings and method statements.Include environmental constraints, compliance considerations, and delivery feasibility.4. Implementation TimelineProduce a clear, achievable delivery roadmap, including key milestones and delivery phases for a separately funded 3 year delivery project.5. Stakeholder Engagement, Marine Biosecurity Awareness and Delivery AlignmentEngage with identified partner businesses and Port AuthorityEnsure coordination, defined roles, shared commitments, and integration of partner objectives into delivery project plan.6. Funding ReadinessProduce a delivery project plan for a separately funded 3 year delivery project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154443 | | 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 | 8 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Sep 2025 | | 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 | DALE SAILING CO LTD | | Locality | MILFORD HAVEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA73 1PY | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Pembrokeshire | | Electoral ward | Neyland: East | | Westminster constituency | Mid and South Pembrokeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | APEM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning ## Release History - 8 Sep 2025 at 10:23 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154443 - 7 Aug 2025 at 12:55 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154443 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG533521&idx=1 7th August 2025 - MPA Network Management Grant Application -Dale Sailing On Behalf Of ABCD Partnership ## Notice URLs - http://www.apemltd.co.uk - https://dale-sailing.co.uk/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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