Scope
Reference
TGCDEVMAY25
Description
Trydan is seeking to procure professional services for two wind farm developments in South Wales, from conceptual design through to securing planning consent. These services include:
• Lot 1: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Support and Technical Support.
• Lot 2: Terrestrial Ecology and Ornithology.
• Lot 3: Planning Support.
• Lot 4: Civil Engineering Support.
Lot 1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Support and Technical Support.
Description
The appointed Contractor will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing the EIA for both projects. The Contractor will deliver external facing documentation, including (but not limited to) the EIA Scoping Report and Environmental Statement, which will support the planning application for each project. As part of the EIA process, the appointed Contractor will draw on baseline information, stakeholder engagement, and best practice methods to deliver the scope of services identified within each of the work packages. In addition, the appointed Contractor will work closely with Trydan, and the successful Contractor(s) from Lots 2-4, to develop an infrastructure design for each project that balances environmental, planning, technical, engineering, and commercial considerations.
Lot 2. Terrestrial Ecology and Ornithology
Description
The appointed Contractor will be responsible for co-ordinating ecological and ornithological surveys for both projects. The Contractor will also be responsible for inputting to external facing documentation, including (but not limited to) inputs to the EIA Scoping Report and Environmental Statement, which will support the planning application for each project. As part of the EIA process, the appointed Contractor will draw on baseline information, stakeholder engagement, and best practice methods to deliver the scope of services identified within each of the work packages. In addition, the appointed Contractor will work closely with Trydan to develop a site-wide Net Benefit for Biodiversity strategy for each project.
Lot 3. Planning Support
Description
The appointed Contractor will be responsible for advising on the planning strategy and deliverables for both projects. The appointed Contractor will act on behalf of Trydan to submit the planning application for both projects to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales, a role which will also include delivering external facing documentation, including (but not limited to) the Planning Statement and Green Infrastructure Statement. The appointed Contractor will play an integral role in co-ordinating and contributing to the determination phase of both planning applications.
Lot 4. Civil Engineering Support
Description
The appointed Contractor will be responsible for providing civil engineering and geotechnical / mining expertise to inform the infrastructure design for each project. In addition, the appointed Contractor will advise and, if required, support the delivery of site investigation works at both projects.
Contract 1. Trydan Project Development Services - Lot 1 EIA
Lots
Lot 1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Support and Technical Support.
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,847,123 excluding VAT
- £2,216,547 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 2 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend the contract by one year, with additional value of 500,000 exc VAT
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not required
Contract 2. Trydan Project Development Services - Lot 2 Ecology
Lots
Lot 2. Terrestrial Ecology and Ornithology
Supplier
Contract value
- £985,200 excluding VAT
- £1,182,240 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 2 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend contract by one year with an additional value of 200,000
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
not required
Contract 3. Trydan Project Development Services - Lot 3 Planning
Lots
Lot 3. Planning Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £264,600 excluding VAT
- £317,520 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 2 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
option to extend contract for one year and additional spend of 150,000
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not required
Contract 4. Trydan Project Development Services - Lot 4 Civils
Lots
Lot 4. Civil Engineering Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £266,156 excluding VAT
- £319,387 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
26 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2028
- Possible extension to 1 October 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
option to extend for one year with an additional value of 150,000
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
not required
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
BSG Ecology Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNMV-2764-TRLD
Merlin House, No 1 Langstone Business Park
Newport
NP18 2HJ
United Kingdom
Email: o.gabb@bsg-ecology.com
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Trydan Project Development Services - Lot 2 Ecology
CarneySweeney Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCQR-5235-GVNN
Wey Court West, Union Road
Farnham
GU9 7PT
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Trydan Project Development Services - Lot 3 Planning
LDA Design Consulting Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJN-3586-ZWVN
17 Minster Precincts
Peterborough
PE1 1XX
United Kingdom
Email: peta.donkin@lda-design.co.uk
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Trydan Project Development Services - Lot 1 EIA
Mott Macdonald Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRR-1398-DNDL
10 Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7RB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. Trydan Project Development Services - Lot 4 Civils
Contracting authority
Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru
- Companies House: 15207429
Welsh Government Office
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katie Carey
Telephone: +447591340779
Email: caffael@trydangwyrddcymru.wales
Website: http://www.trydangwyrddcymru.wales
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales