Fisheries Science for the Sustainable Management of Our Seas

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Published: May 20, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, environment and climate and Research sectors, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 046379-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has issued 180 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 27 currently open and 121 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and Sell2Wales. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £5,000,000 - £5,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 046379-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.