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title: "Advice to inform a nutrient trading pilot"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-161780"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Advice to inform a nutrient trading pilot

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-161780

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, known as Llywodraeth Cymru, has awarded a contract to Ove Arup & Partners for the provision of expert advice and technical support in designing, governing, and implementing a nutrient trading pilot across selected freshwater and marine SAC catchments in Southwest Wales. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within research services, marine research, and research consultancy services. The contract was signed on February 11, 2026, and is currently active, with the procurement process reaching the award stage, indicating the progression towards project implementation. The procurement process initially involved two bids and was conducted through a tender initiation method. The Corporate Procurement Services at Parc Cathays in Cardiff is overseeing the process, with Mark Davies being the point of contact.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in nutrient trading, marine ecosystem conservation, and scientific analysis. Companies within the research services industry that possess knowledge in governance structures and implementation frameworks for environmental projects would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders. The involvement of the Welsh Government highlights potential avenues for future collaborations and showcases a commitment to innovative environmental solutions in the Welsh region.

## Notice

Provision of expert advice and technical support for the design, governance, and implementation of a nutrient trading pilot (phosphorus and nitrogen) across freshwater and marine SAC catchments in Southwest Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161780 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,755 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:31 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161780

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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