Procurement description
The overarching objective of the Export Cluster Programme is to contribute to the wider aims of the Export Action Plan for Wales by bringing together, in clusters, like-minded businesses (predominantly SMEs) within Wales’ five priority export sectors to support an increase in their individual and collective export performance.
Welsh Government is seeking Bidders to manage, operate and deliver one, or more, of these export development clusters on a pan-Wales basis.
The clusters are split into five equal Lots as follows:
Lot 1: Renewables & Clean Energy.
Lot 2: Consumer Products.
Lot 3: High-value Manufacturing.
Lot 4: Medtech & Diagnostics.
Lot 5: Technology.
Bidders can apply for as many Lots as they choose, with one successful Bidder being appointed to each Lot. All Bidders, including any consortia Bidders, must clearly state who the lead Cluster Manager will be.
Please note - the potential value of the contract is estimated to be between £75,000 - £100,000 (excluding VAT) per Cluster, per annum. The total value of the contract is up to £1,999,999 (excluding VAT), this includes the possible extension periods.
Contract dates (estimated)
03 October 2025, 00:00AM to 02 October 2026, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 02 October 2029