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title: "Bycatch risk in Welsh shore-based net fisheries"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-158647"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-12-01"
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# Bycatch risk in Welsh shore-based net fisheries

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-158647

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract to the University of Liverpool for a project titled "Bycatch risk in Welsh shore-based net fisheries." This service contract involves the creation of a scientific observer programme to monitor and analyse fishing activities within Welsh shore-based net fisheries. The procurement, focused on research and development services, was concluded in the award stage as of 1st December 2025. The initiative is based in Cardiff, where the Corporate Procurement Services of the Welsh Government is located. The contract, valued at £105,000, was signed on 20th November 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in fisheries management and environmental conservation. Companies capable of performing scientific observations, data collection, and analysis would benefit from similar future tenders. The focus on sustainable fishing practices and bycatch reduction highlights a growing field that aligns with environmental and governance priorities, making it attractive for businesses aiming to expand within this niche sector.

## Notice

Project requires the delivery of a shore based net (SBN) fishing scientific observer programme involving: Recruitment of a network of Welsh SBN fishers to participate in the study and allow scientific observers to record their fishing activity data for analysis. Undertaking regular observation of SBN activity carried out by recruited fishers to collect detailed data on fishing gear, method, activity, location, catch and bycatch data. Analysis of collected data to determine any significant relationship between recorded bycatch and fishing related factors which may be managed and mitigated to reduce potential bycatch interactions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158647 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 10:25 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158647

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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