Scope
Description
Ammonia from sludge recovery innovation (and associated equipment) at a value of approximately £2m over the life. This will be supplied by NIJHUIS and retained indefinitely. The acquisition is part of a pilot process and follows initial market engagement exercises to identify and select suitable innovations.
Contract 1. Bioflex Ammonia Recovery Pilot Innovation
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026
- 1 month
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42996900 - Sludge-processing equipment
- 45232422 - Sludge-treatment works
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
- Prototypes and development
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Extreme and unavoidable urgency
Undertaking a part funded pilot for the extraction of ammonia from sludge. Initial soft market testing has identified only a single suitable supplier with the nature of the specific solution being provided considered unique. The contract is for the acquisition of the goods only. These will be tested as part of the innovation project to determine ongoing suitability. Funding for this requirement has a limited timeframe and therefore award is required imminently.
Supplier
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK and Ireland Limited
- Companies House: 14261668
Nanjerrick Court, allet
Truro
TR4 9DJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Bioflex Ammonia Recovery Pilot Innovation
Contracting authority
DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG
- Companies House: 02366777
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQZ-5134-YYJN
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Linea, Fortran Road
Cardiff
CF3 0LT
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales