Scope
Reference
C018/2025/2026
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
The highest scoring bidder for each lot will be awarded as sole supplier for each lot
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Renewables & Clean Energy
Description
Renewables & Clean Energy. Please see tender documents for details of this lot
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 + 1+ 1 years as extensions
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Consumer Products
Description
Consumer Products. Please see tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1+1 years extension
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. High-value Manufacturing
Description
High-value Manufacturing. Please see tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 + 1 + 1 years extension
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Medtech & Diagnostics
Description
Medtech & Diagnostics. Please see tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 + 1 + 1 year extensions
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Technology
Description
Technology. Please see tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 + 1 + 1 years extension
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Renewables & Clean Energy
Lot 2. Consumer Products
Lot 3. High-value Manufacturing
Lot 4. Medtech & Diagnostics
Lot 5. Technology
Please see tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Renewables & Clean Energy
Lot 2. Consumer Products
Lot 3. High-value Manufacturing
Lot 4. Medtech & Diagnostics
Lot 5. Technology
Please see tender documents
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Renewables & Clean Energy
Lot 2. Consumer Products
Lot 3. High-value Manufacturing
Lot 4. Medtech & Diagnostics
Lot 5. Technology
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 August 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 August 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
E-Tender Information:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.
- Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User
performing the Registration.
- The User who performs the Registration becomes the Super User for the Organisation.
- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.
- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.
- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.
- Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click "Forgot your password?"
- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.
- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.
- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.
- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).
- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact the
Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.
- ITT responses must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 2pm
How To Find The ITT:
- Once logged in you must click on 'PQQs/ITT's Open to all Suppliers'
- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_59839, itt_118389.
- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest
button'. This will move the PQQ/ITT from the 'Open to all Suppliers' area to the 'My PQQ/ITT's' on the home page.
- You will then see the full details of the PQQ/ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the
'Attachments' area.
- Should you have any questions on the PQQ/ITT, please use the 'Messages' area to contact the buyer directly - Please do not contact the
named person at the top of this notice.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on
Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128426
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's
economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental
considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Community benefits will be non-core
(WA Ref:128426)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical 1 | Delivery Approach |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Technical 2 | Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Technical 3 | Programme Management |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Commercial | Commercial |
Cost | 20.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please see tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
Please see tender documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
The tender documents are available on https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Technical specifications to be met
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
See tender documents
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kate Smith
Telephone: +443000253979
Email: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
Website: http://gov.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales