Growing Mid Wales Datgloi Project - Specialist Consultancy Services / Prosiect Datgloi Canolbarth Cymru sy'n Tyfu - Gwasanaethau Ymgynghori Arbenigol

Procurement description

Ceredigion County Council is developing the Growing Mid Wales Datgloi Forestry Decarbonisation Project, aimed at exploring the potential for hydrogen-powered solutions to reduce carbon emissions from forestry and timber sector operations in Mid Wales, including the development of an early-stage pilot demonstrator.

Previous market engagement has informed the Authority's understanding of potential technical solutions, delivery models and procurement considerations. Further information is provided within this notice.

Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn datblygu Prosiect Datgarboneiddio Coedwigaeth Datgloi Canolbarth Cymru sy'n Tyfu, gyda'r nod o archwilio potensial atebion sy'n defnyddio hydrogen i leihau allyriadau carbon o weithrediadau'r sector coedwigaeth a phren yng Nghanolbarth Cymru, gan gynnwys datblygu prosiect peilot arddangos cam cynnar.

Mae ymgysylltu blaenorol â'r farchnad wedi helpu i lywio dealltwriaeth yr Awdurdod o atebion technegol posibl, modelau cyflawni ac ystyriaethau caffael. Ceir rhagor o wybodaeth yn yr hysbysiad hwn.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL14 - South West Wales

Total value (estimated)

1.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1.20 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

23 November 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
• 71356000 - Technical services
• 71314200 - Energy-management services
• 79314000 - Feasibility study
• 77231000 - Forestry management services
• 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
• 71335000 - Engineering studies

Delivery regions

• UKL14 - South West Wales

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

23 November 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

Ceredigion County Council undertook a period of preliminary market engagement during September 2026 in relation to the proposed Growing Mid Wales Datgloi forestry decarbonisation project. Discussions were held with a small number of organisations possessing relevant technical knowledge, experience and expertise.

The purpose of the engagement was to improve the Authority's understanding of the market, inform the development of the requirement, explore potential delivery approaches and assist in determining an appropriate procurement strategy. Participation in the engagement did not confer any advantage, preference or commitment in relation to any future procurement opportunity. No supplier was selected, shortlisted or otherwise favoured as a result of the engagement.

The engagement demonstrated market interest in the project and identified a range of potential technical, operational and delivery approaches. This complemented wider stakeholder engagement undertaken through previous project development activities, which identified interest from forestry operators, timber hauliers, timber processors and other industry stakeholders seeking practical solutions to support the decarbonisation of forestry and timber-related operations in Mid Wales.

The information obtained through the market engagement has been used solely to inform the Authority's understanding of the market and the development of its requirements. The engagement has not determined the final specification, procurement procedure, award criteria, contract structure or the selection of any future supplier.

Any future procurement will be conducted through a fair, open and competitive process. All interested and eligible organisations will have an equal opportunity to participate. Relevant non-confidential information and key findings arising from the preliminary market engagement will be made available through the procurement documentation where appropriate to ensure transparency and maintain a level playing field for all potential tenderers.

Due date

30 September 2026, 00:00AM

Has the engagement period already ended?

Yes

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

08 October 2026