Diving services 2026 Framework 1
Natural Resources WalescontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05dd67Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£5.6m
Awarded 29 Apr 2026
Suppliers
16
16 SME
Lots
8
8 awarded
Published
07 May 2026
Description
Open framework agreement 1, 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.
Scope
- Reference
- ITT_121338
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Apr 2026 to 01 May 2034
- 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
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 8 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£700k
Award date
29 Apr 2026
Contract start
14 Jun 2026
Contract end
14 Jun 2034
Awarded to
Lots · 8 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sponge taxonomist | £700k | complete |
| 2 | Algal taxonomist | £700k | complete |
| LOT3 | Non invasive species taxonomist | £700k | complete |
| LOT4 | Experienced monitoring surveyor/diving marine biologist | £700k | complete |
| LOT5 | Assistant surveyor | £700k | complete |