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The Welsh Government is providing potential market participants with early notice of the forthcoming Bro Tathan Power Project procurement. This notice and Memorandum of Information (MOI) provides preliminary details in respect of the background, objectives and intended delivery approach for the Project, to enable interested organisations to consider and prepare for the formal tender process, which is expected to commence in at the end of April2026. The information contained within this notice and MOI is provided for awareness only. It does not constitute a call for competition, nor does it commit the Welsh Government to proceed with any procurement. Bro Tathan is a 1,200-acre strategic employment and innovation site located at St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan (Bro Tathan Site). The Bro Tathan Site forms part of the Cardiff Airport and St Athan Enterprise Zone, a key driver for regional growth. The Bro Tathan Site benefits from exceptional connectivity - just five miles from Cardiff Airport and directly linked to the M4 corridor via the Northern Access Road (Ffordd Bro Tathan). It also features a fully operational 1,800-metre runway with airside access. Bro Tathan is already home to major occupiers such as Aston Martin Lagonda, eCube Solutions and Caerdav, and offers capacity for over3 million sq ft of additional development across its designated zones (West, East, North, South and Y Porth). Each zone of the Bro Tathan Site will support advanced manufacturing, aerospace, R&D and commercial employment uses. The Welsh Government has invested extensively in enabling infrastructure and site servicing, positioning Bro Tathan as a ready-to-invest platform for high-value inward investment. The Project is central to this long-term vision, delivering the energy capacity and resilience needed to attract and sustain occupiers at the Bro Tathan Site. Connecting the Bro Tathan Site to the National Grid Electricity Transmission network via new 132kV circuits and a substation, the Project will help realise Bro Tathan’s potential as a nationally significant location for investment, innovation and sustainable industrial growth. The intention is for the Project to be delivered through a Joint Venture (JV) between the Welsh Government and a private-sector partner. The JV will be responsible for the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of the network infrastructure required to deliver up to 280 MVA of capacity to the Bro Tathan Site. The forthcoming procurement will seek to select a single consortium capable of providing the full range of expertise required for successful delivery of the Project. The Welsh Government intends to launch the Project procurement through the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Further information in relation to the anticipated procurement process (including an indicative timetable) can be found in the MOI. The MOI can be found by following the this link: https://www.brotathan.wales/news

The Welsh Government is seeking to engage with the market to inform the potential procurement of below threshold construction works relating to Demolition, asbestos and crushing works at the former Coney Beach Pleasure Park. The indicative scope may include (non exhaustive): • Soft Strip works • Asbestos Removal • Demolition works and sub station protection • Minor Building Works • Crushing and backfilling voids • Car Park formation • Waste Removal Final scope is subject to change following market feedback. This engagement is being conducted in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and is intended to help shape the scope, specification, delivery approach and commercial structure of any future procurement. This notice is not a call for competition and participation in this engagement will not be a condition of participation in any future tender process.

WGCD are looking to establish a replacement Framework Agreement for Vehicle Telematics. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Telematics and Associated Products to the public sector in Wales. The Framework will cover a range of goods and services including Telematics Units and additional services.

The Baglan Bay site, in the South Wales area was previously operated as a chemical works and was acquired in 2022. The aspiration for the development of the site is to transform the area through the creation of high-quality jobs, creating a safe and higher quality environment for local people, and to contribute to the wider redevelopment of the region. However, due to previous usage of the site, remediation will be required to safely bring the site back into the wider public sphere. The Welsh Government is providing potential market participants with early notice of the forthcoming Baglan Contamination Remediation Procurement. This notices, and supporting document provides preliminary details in respect of the background, objectives and intended delivery approach for the Project , to enable interested organisations to consider and prepare for the formal tender process, which is expected to commence in Q3/Q4 2026. The information contained is provided for the purpose of awareness only. It does not constitute a call for competition, nor does it commit the Welsh Government to proceed with any procurement. The Welsh Government intends to launch the Project procurement through the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The Contractor will be responsible for design, testing, implementation of remediation techniques, monitoring and validation. To ensure fairness to the market, Welsh Government will offer two opportunities to share information with companies about the remediation works. There will be an optional Site Visit and an optional Online presentation for companies to attend. Welsh Government is committed to sharing all essential information with all bidders and will keep written records of who participated, what was discussed, information that was shared and how risks of distortion were mitigated. This is to ensure no unfair advantage is gained through participating in the market engagement.

The Seren Academy supports the brightest learners in Wales from Year 7 to Year 13, regardless of socioeconomic background, to have the ambition, capability and curiosity to fulfil their potential and excel in their future educational goals at the highest level. Seren is committed to a learner-centred approach, providing our brightest learners with a comprehensive hybrid programme designed to foster super-curricular engagement and cultivate independent thought, as well as the critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for their future success. The programme provides extra-curricular activities for the four areas of learning: Humanities, Literacy, Languages and Communication, Mathematics and Numeracy, Science and Technology for our pre 16 learners with the addition of social sciences for post 16. The client aims to appoint a delivery contractor to employ the delivery team and deliver a hybrid programme of information and guidance and academic challenge for our Seren learners.

The Ambassador Wales / Llysgennad Cymru Conference Programme is a strategic initiative led by the Welsh Government to position Wales as a premier destination for international business events. The programme leverages the expertise and networks of distinguished conference ambassadors from academia and industry in Wales aligned to the Welsh Government’s key sectors in industry, to attract high-value events that showcase Wales’ strengths in research, innovation, and sector excellence. Launched in 2020, the Ambassador Wales Conference Programme has played a key role in identifying strategic business events that align with Wales. The programme supports the aims of The National Events Strategy for Wales 2022-2030, which was launched in 2022, with the aim on continuing working with a range of stakeholders to further develop a varied annual portfolio of cultural, sporting and business events. Working with local and international events owners, utilising top-class venues and natural landscapes with local authorities and communities across Wales to support events that deliver economic benefits, showcase our nation, raise our profile, and help deliver Welsh Government priorities. Conference Ambassadors are advocates for Wales by promoting its venues, cities, and universities excellence, while also encouraging collaboration across Welsh Government key sectors in alignment with the Research Excellence Framework (REF) disciplines. Through collaboration with selected ambassadors and an in Wales industry group, consisting of academic event leaders, destination representatives, and conference venue event managers, the programme helps identify strategically significant international conferences for Wales as lead generation. It further supports the bidding process, from initial enquiry to bid stage, provides a programme of education to support development of knowledge of bidding and hosting successful business events and strengthen Wales’s global reputation. The programme also supports delivery of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 aligning with national priorities for sustainable development, fair work, and inclusive economic growth. The Welsh Government seeks a contractor to manage and further develop the Wales Ambassador Conference Programme which includes lead generation, when the current contract ends in April 2026. The main aims and objectives are to refresh the programme, broaden sector and relevant and dynamic ambassador engagement, strengthen Wales's position in international event bidding, foster collaboration among ambassadors, universities, and industry partners, and establish effective lead generation and bidding mechanisms that follow best practice standards to drive economic growth and raise Wales’s global profile until April 2029. Wales has an established Ambassador Wales Conference Programme in place which includes: • An established industry Wales Ambassador Conference Programme working group. • A well-established Pan Wales Ambassador Conference Programme of enrolled volunteer ambassadors, aligned with the key sectors identified by the Welsh Government and REF. • A List of conference bids, including those secured and those being re-bid from 2026 onward • An identified list of prospective conferences with leads to bring conferences to Wales from 2026 onwards identified. • A suite of assets including representation of products and experiences to present as a destination showcase when bidding for Association events. • An education programme in place to support industry and ambassadors with successful business events processes. • A recruitment process to encourage more strategic ambassadors to consider inclusion in the programme. • Effective and timely Reporting Systems in place and identification of strategic associations to meet at exhibitions and events. Welsh Government wishes to continue with the development of the Ambassador Wales / Llysgennad Cymru Conference Programme with support of a bidder. Objectives aligned to the programme will need to include development of existing efforts including: • An Ambassador Wales Conference Programme strategy and revised target recruitment process. • A revised working group structure and engagement plan. • A revised documented bidding and lead generation best practice process. • Recommendations for a grant support scheme that distinctly aligns with the ambassador programme lead generation process and aligned to Welsh Government policies and strategies to further attract strategic international association events. • A process for engagement with industry peers to represent Meet In Wales such as ICCA (International Conference Congress Association), ABPCO Association of British Professional Conference Organisers) and VisitBritain. • A communication toolkit for ambassador engagement and relevant retention. The bid response in the technical response template should include the communication methods for identifying and liaising with new ambassadors, the established Ambassador Wales working group, prospective leads to bring events to Wales within GDPR compliance and measurable outputs for successful delivery throughout the project lifetime.

A new MOP Services Framework is being established to: • Enable direct award of MOP and DC services for Non-Half Hourly AMR meters • Support the smart meter transition under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme • Include sub-metering and gas data logging services • Provide flexibility for customers to appoint their preferred providers • Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023

The Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023 established Sustainable Land Management (SLM) as the central purpose for agricultural support and regulation in Wales. The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) will be the primary mechanism for delivering support under the Act. Evaluation of SLM is a statutory duty within the Act. The Welsh Government therefore seeks to contract research services to deliver a Preparatory Report and Interim Process Evaluation for Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and associated schemes, including the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). The work will establish a robust evaluation framework and design, complete a process evaluation, and provide evidence to support statutory reporting under the Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023. Description of Procurement The contract is expected to cover two stages: Stage 1: Preparatory Report (Early 2026 – Late 2026). This will include: i) development of an evaluation framework aligned with the SLM Theory of Change (ERAMMP Report 108) and statutory objectives; ii) structured and transparent assessment of methodologies for process evaluation, impact evaluation, and Value for Money assessments; iii) creation of a data strategy and gap analysis; and, iv) reviewing the lessons that can be learned from previous schemes. Stage 2: Interim Process Evaluation (Winter 2026/2027 – Mid 2028). This will include: i) process evaluation of the SFS to date; ii) process evaluation of SLM to date, including analysis of its governance, delivery mechanisms, and participant experience; iii) recommendations to improve design and evaluation ahead of the final Impact Report. The project is expected to require research with a wide range of stakeholders, including significant fieldwork with farmers (e.g. via interviews, focus groups). The contract will require bilingual (English and Welsh) fieldwork and reporting and compliance with data protection, ethical research standards, and Cyber Essentials. Consortiums and partnerships may therefore be deemed suitable by suppliers. Estimated value: £230,000 – £256,900 (excluding VAT), with an optional additional budget of up to £35,000 for supplementary data collection and analysis. Contract length: February 2026 – December 2028 (with optional 6-month extension). The procurement will be conducted via the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). The Invitation to Tender is expected to open in early December and the deadline for submission of supplier responses will be approximately mid-January 2026.

The Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023 established Sustainable Land Management (SLM) as the central purpose for agricultural support and regulation in Wales. The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) will be the primary mechanism for delivering support under the Act. Evaluation of SLM is a statutory duty within the Act. The Welsh Government therefore seeks to contract research services to deliver a Preparatory Report and Interim Process Evaluation for Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and associated schemes, including the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). The work will establish a robust evaluation framework and design, complete a process evaluation, and provide evidence to support statutory reporting under the Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023. Description of Procurement The contract is expected to cover two stages: Stage 1: Preparatory Report (Early 2026 – Late 2026). This will include: i) development of an evaluation framework aligned with the SLM Theory of Change (ERAMMP Report 108) and statutory objectives; ii) structured and transparent assessment of methodologies for process evaluation, impact evaluation, and Value for Money assessments; iii) creation of a data strategy and gap analysis; and, iv) reviewing the lessons that can be learned from previous schemes. Stage 2: Interim Process Evaluation (Winter 2026/2027 – Mid 2028). This will include: i) process evaluation of the SFS to date; ii) process evaluation of SLM to date, including analysis of its governance, delivery mechanisms, and participant experience; iii) recommendations to improve design and evaluation ahead of the final Impact Report. The project is expected to require research with a wide range of stakeholders, including significant fieldwork with farmers (e.g. via interviews, focus groups). The contract will require bilingual (English and Welsh) fieldwork and reporting and compliance with data protection, ethical research standards, and Cyber Essentials. Consortiums and partnerships may therefore be deemed suitable by suppliers. Estimated value: £230,000 – £256,900 (excluding VAT), with an optional additional budget of up to £35,000 for supplementary data collection and analysis. Contract length: February 2026 – December 2028 (with optional 6-month extension). The procurement will be conducted via the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). The Invitation to Tender is expected to open in early December and the deadline for submission of supplier responses will be approximately mid-January 2026.

The Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD) Team are looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Media Buying & Integrated Marketing Campaign Services available for use by the Welsh Government and the wider Welsh Public Sector.

A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement scheme provides a vital connection for cross border traffic between north Wales, the north-west of England and beyond, connecting people, communities and businesses. The bridge is in poor structural condition and needs replacing.The Welsh Government will use the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This will consist of a selection stage to shortlist bidders (likely 5 in number), followed by a tender stage to appoint a winning contractor. - A two-stage ECI delivery model will be used – adopting an NEC4 PSC and separate NEC4 ECC form. X22 of the NEC4 ECC will not be used. The Employer’s Design route will not be progressed - The payment options to be used are NEC4 PSC Option E for the first stage of the ECI, and NEC4 ECC Option C for the second, design and build stage - The market provided a number of suggestions for removing barriers to bidding, including reasonable levels of security, number of bidders to be shortlisted, key commercial terms, and appropriate weightings between price and quality, all of which have been given due consideration by the WG - Option X29 Climate Change is likely to be included to support initiatives around decarbonisation with targets to be agreed during the first stage of the ECI contract, not at tender - A form of incentivisation will be included within the contract focusing on the period between submission of an Initial Target Cost at tender and the presenting of a final Target Cost at the end of the Welsh Government’s Key Stage 4 - The weightings of price and quality are being finalised. The Welsh Government however can confirm that it will make use of both relative and average scoring mechanisms when it comes to price - Social value will attract a minimum of a 10% weighting of the quality element - It is currently anticipated that the selection stage will have a duration of 30 days, i.e. bidders will have 30days to compile their selection stage submissions - It is currently anticipated that the tender stage will have a duration of 3months, i.e. bidders will have 3months to compile their tender submissions

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