Diving Services Open Framework 2026 (FWA 1)
Estimated value
£700k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
8
Published
05 Mar 2026
Description
This will be a framework agreement to provide scientific divers and support for monitoring Habitats Directive Annex I subtidal reef features within Welsh SACs. Support will be provided as required and may include survey coordination, dive supervision, specialist taxonomic work during dives, and maintenance of monitoring sites. The anticipated duration of the framework agreement as a whole will be 8 years, but within this timeframe the framework will be split into a series of frameworks (3+3+2) will reopen at year 2029 and 2032. Competition will be re-opened at each point, Further information in Invitation to tender documentation.
Scope
- Reference
- ITT_121338
- Total value
- £700,000 excluding VAT£840,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 14 Jun 2026 to 01 May 2034
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 98363000
- Contract locations
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| technical | — | quality | 70.00% |
| price | — | price | 30.00% |
| technical | — | quality | 70.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 05 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
- Submission deadline
- 10 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission address
- Contractors/bidders should register on the eTendering portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Once registered, suppliers must express their interest as follows a) login to the eTendering portal b) select ITT' c) select 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' d) access the listing relating to the contract (itt_121338 "Diving Services Framework 2026") and view details e) click on 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page iii) Once you have expressed interest, the ITT will move to 'My ITTs', where you can download and view documents and where you can construct your reply as instructed. All Invitation to tender documents are in the "RESPONSE FORM" Tab, there are no documents in the attachment area. You must then publish your reply using the publish button. iv) For any support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 0112470 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 8 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sponge taxonomist | £700k | active |
| 2 | Algal taxonomist | £700k | active |
| LOT3 | Non invasive species taxonomist | £700k | active |
| LOT4 | Experienced monitoring surveyor/diving marine biologist | £700k | active |
| LOT5 | Assistant surveyor | £700k | active |