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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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
technical —quality70.00%
price—price30.00%
technical—quality70.00%

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
ME
Marine EcoSol
SME
AS
ASML
SME
ME
Marine EcoSol
SME
AS
ASML
SME
ME
Marine EcoSol
SME
AS
ASML
SME
AS
ASML
SME
ME
Marine EcoSol
SME
DP
David Palfrey
SME
ME
Marine EcoSol
SME
AS
ASML
SME
ME
Marine EcoSol
SME
AS
ASML
SME
ME
Marine EcoSol
SME
AS
ASML
SME
ME
Marine EcoSol
SME

Lots · 8 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Sponge taxonomist£700kcomplete
2Algal taxonomist£700kcomplete
LOT3Non invasive species taxonomist£700kcomplete
LOT4Experienced monitoring surveyor/diving marine biologist£700kcomplete
LOT5Assistant surveyor£700kcomplete