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Fisheries Science for the Sustainable Management of Our Seas

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government

In brief

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has announced plans to buy research work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £5,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 56 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

To meet our high-level ongoing fisheries evidence priorities, research survey services will be needed 2027-2032. High-level fisheries science priorities include gather further evidence on key stocks currently fished by the Welsh fleet to support Fisheries Management Plan development and implementation. Inlcude Whelk, Crab, Lobster, Sea Bass, Scallop and Skate/Ray fisheries.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 046379-2026

About the buyer

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentLast 12 months

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From notice 046379-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.