AwardedAwarded 10 October 2025
Captive Rearing of Afon Irfon & Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussels 25-26
Natural Resources Wales · Local or regional public body
In brief
Natural Resources Wales awarded environmental work to The Freshwater Biological Association on 10 October 2025.
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What the notice says
Rearing juvenile pearl mussels is a difficult and highly specialist activity that requires a combination of technical expertise, attention to detail, and excellent water quality. It is not carried out commercially and there is therefore no reason to expect a market to develop. In Britain, only three hatcheries are known to carry this out: the FBA; EA’s Kielder hatchery, and NRW’s Clywedog hatchery. Other facilities occur in Ireland, France, Norway and Luxemburg.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Freshwater Biological Association (SME) | £32,500 | 20 October 2025 to 20 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 077775-2025
About the buyer
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From notice 077775-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 27 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.