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title: "C147/2025/2025 - Aligning Marine Planning with Climate Smart Principles"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156312"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-09-30"
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# C147/2025/2025 - Aligning Marine Planning with Climate Smart Principles

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156312

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Aligning Marine Planning with Climate Smart Principles" under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on marine conservation strategy planning and marine services. As of 30th September 2025, the procurement has reached the award stage, with Abp Marine Environmental Research Ltd (Abpmer) successfully securing the contract. The contract, valued at £58,237, was signed on 29th September 2025. This procurement was initiated via tender, with the aim of integrating climate smart principles into marine planning in Wales to bolster resilience against climate change impacts.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine environmental research and planning, particularly those familiar with climate resilience strategies. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, climate adaptation, and marine management will find this project aligns with their capabilities. This procurement not only offers a chance to contribute to the development of forward-thinking marine policies but also positions businesses as key players in sustainable environmental practices within Wales, potentially leading to further collaboration with the Welsh government in future projects. The competitive procurement process saw interest from multiple bidders, highlighting the potential for growth and increased visibility in this niche sector.

## Notice

A study exploring how marine planning in Wales can align with climate smart principles to remain effective as climate change impacts exacerbate. The Contractor will conduct a literature review, engage with stakeholders, and produce a report to suggest whether climate smart approaches should be explicitly embedded in the Welsh National Marine Plan or associated guidance to provide greater clarity and direction for development, whilst supporting resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156312 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,237 |
| 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 | ABP MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LTD (ABPMER |

## 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

- 30 Sep 2025 at 16:51 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156312

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.abpmer.co.uk/

## Provenance

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