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# Growing Mid Wales Datgloi forestry project consultancy

Ceredigion County Council is seeking specialist consultancy services for the Growing Mid Wales Datgloi forestry project. The work will assess the technical, operational, commercial and environmental feasibility of hydrogen-powered machinery, vehicles and related infrastructure for rural forestry, and produce evidence-based recommendations. Bidders are expected to test assumptions and consider alternative or complementary low-carbon solutions. The notice gives one lot, an estimated value of £250,000 excluding VAT, and a technical-quality award criterion weighted at 100%. Offers are due on 9 November 2026 at noon; no time zone is stated. The award depends on grant funding.

- Status: open
- Country: GB
- Buyer: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-09 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT668140
- Source checked: 2026-10-17T01:01:15.992281Z

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# Food-grade membrane filtration pilot plant equipment for Food Centre Wales

Ceredigion County Council, on behalf of Food Centre Wales, seeks a turnkey supplier for three food-grade membrane-filtration pilot plants: microfiltration and ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and nanofiltration, and a laboratory bench-top pilot plant. The notice covers design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, operator training, warranty support and operational documentation. The estimated lot value is GBP 330,000 excluding VAT and GBP 396,000 including VAT. One lot is stated. Quality/technical criteria carry 60% and commercial price 40%. The notice gives a submission deadline of 27 October 2026 at 12:00, without a stated timezone; the available notice information has no deadline.

- Status: open
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- Buyer: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
- Submission deadline: 2026-10-27 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT663501
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# Food Centre Wales pilot spray-drying plant

Ceredigion County Council seeks a turnkey pilot-scale spray-drying plant for Food Centre Wales, including design through commissioning, operator training and warranty support. The multi-stage system must include an integrated fluidised bed and support research, process optimisation and scale-up trials. The notice sets participation conditions for experience, technical capacity, personnel, throughput and safety. Award weighting is 60% technical and 40% commercial. The 26 October 2026 noon deadline is stated in UK time, after the autumn clock change.

- Status: open
- Country: GB
- Buyer: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
- Submission deadline: 2026-10-26T12:00:00+00:00 (instant)
- Original notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP662524
- Source checked: 2026-10-14T10:32:14.427803Z

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    "text": "Summary\nOCID:\nocds-h6vhtk-077cef\nPublished by:\nCyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council\nAuthority ID:\nAA0491\nPublication date:\n29 September 2026\nDeadline date:\n26 October 2026\nNotice type:\nUK4\nHas documents:\nNo\nHas SPD:\nNo\nHas Carbon Reduction Plan:\nN/A\nAbstract\nCeredigion County Council on behalf of Food Centre Wales is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a complete turnkey solution for the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of a pilot-scale multi-stage spray dryer with an integrated fluidised bed.\nThe equipment will be used within Food Centre Wales' Innovation and Manufacturing Hub to support food and beverage product development, process optimisation and scale-up trials. The system must be capable of simulating larger industrial spray drying processes and producing dust-free agglomerated powder products suitable for research, development and validation activities.\nThe contract includes equipment supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, operator training, warranty support and the provision of all associated documentation required to place the equipment into full operational service. The proposed solution must comply with all relevant UK legislation, safety requirements and industry standards applicable to food processing equipment.\nThe estimated value is between £300,000 and £320,000 for the full term of the contract including all extensions. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices.\nMae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion, ar ran Canolfan Fwyd Cymru, yn ceisio penodi cyflenwr cymwys a phrofiadol i ddarparu datrysiad tro-allwedd cyflawn ar gyfer dylunio, gweithgynhyrchu, cyflenwi, dosbarthu, gosod, comisiynu a darparu cymorth ar gyfer sychwr chwistrellu aml-gam ar raddfa beilot gyda gwely hylifedig integredig.\nBydd yr offer yn cael ei ddefnyddio yn Hyb Arloesi a Gweithgynhyrchu Canolfan Fwyd Cymru i gefnogi datblygu cynhyrchion bwyd a diod, optimeiddio prosesau a threialon graddio i fyny. Rhaid i'r system allu efelychu prosesau sychu chwistrellu diwydiannol mwy a chynhyrchu cynhyrchion powdr aglomeredig di-lwch sy'n addas ar gyfer gweithgareddau ymchwil, datblygu a dilysu.\nMae'r contract yn cynnwys cyflenwi'r offer, dosbarthu, gosod, comisiynu, profi derbyn, hyfforddi gweithredwyr, cymorth gwarant, a darparu'r holl ddogfennaeth gysylltiedig sy'n ofynnol i roi'r offer mewn gwasanaeth gweithredol llawn. Rhaid i'r datrysiad arfaethedig gydymffurfio â'r holl ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol yn y DU, y gofynion diogelwch, a safonau'r diwydiant sy'n gymwys i offer prosesu bwyd.\nAmcangyfrifir bod gwerth y contract rhwng £300,000 a £320,000 am gyfnod llawn y contract, gan gynnwys unrhyw estyniadau. Dylid nodi bod gwerth y contract a ddarperir yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn cynrychioli amcangyfrif a baratowyd gan y Cyngor. Fe'i cyhoeddir at ddibenion canllaw yn unig ac nid yw'n gyfystyr â chyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o bris contract disgwyliedig. Disgwylir i dendrwyr gyflwyno tendr cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau'r farchnad.\nFull notice text\nScope\nProcurement reference\nitt_127337\nProcurement description\nCeredigion County Council on behalf of Food Centre Wales is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a complete turnkey solution for the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of a pilot-scale multi-stage spray dryer with an integrated fluidised bed.\nThe equipment will be used within Food Centre Wales' Innovation and Manufacturing Hub to support food and beverage product development, process optimisation and scale-up trials. The system must be capable of simulating larger industrial spray drying processes and producing dust-free agglomerated powder products suitable for research, development and validation activities.\nThe contract includes equipment supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, operator training, warranty support and the provision of all associated documentation required to place the equipment into full operational service. The proposed solution must comply with all relevant UK legislation, safety requirements and industry standards applicable to food processing equipment.\nThe estimated value is between £300,000 and £320,000 for the full term of the contract including all extensions. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices.\nMae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion, ar ran Canolfan Fwyd Cymru, yn ceisio penodi cyflenwr cymwys a phrofiadol i ddarparu datrysiad tro-allwedd cyflawn ar gyfer dylunio, gweithgynhyrchu, cyflenwi, dosbarthu, gosod, comisiynu a darparu cymorth ar gyfer sychwr chwistrellu aml-gam ar raddfa beilot gyda gwely hylifedig integredig.\nBydd yr offer yn cael ei ddefnyddio yn Hyb Arloesi a Gweithgynhyrchu Canolfan Fwyd Cymru i gefnogi datblygu cynhyrchion bwyd a diod, optimeiddio prosesau a threialon graddio i fyny. Rhaid i'r system allu efelychu prosesau sychu chwistrellu diwydiannol mwy a chynhyrchu cynhyrchion powdr aglomeredig di-lwch sy'n addas ar gyfer gweithgareddau ymchwil, datblygu a dilysu.\nMae'r contract yn cynnwys cyflenwi'r offer, dosbarthu, gosod, comisiynu, profi derbyn, hyfforddi gweithredwyr, cymorth gwarant, a darparu'r holl ddogfennaeth gysylltiedig sy'n ofynnol i roi'r offer mewn gwasanaeth gweithredol llawn. Rhaid i'r datrysiad arfaethedig gydymffurfio â'r holl ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol yn y DU, y gofynion diogelwch, a safonau'r diwydiant sy'n gymwys i offer prosesu bwyd.\nAmcangyfrifir bod gwerth y contract rhwng £300,000 a £320,000 am gyfnod llawn y contract, gan gynnwys unrhyw estyniadau. Dylid nodi bod gwerth y contract a ddarperir yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn cynrychioli amcangyfrif a baratowyd gan y Cyngor. Fe'i cyhoeddir at ddibenion canllaw yn unig ac nid yw'n gyfystyr â chyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o bris contract disgwyliedig. Disgwylir i dendrwyr gyflwyno tendr cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau'r farchnad.\nMain category\nGoods\nDelivery regions\nUKL14 - South West Wales\nTotal value (estimated, excluding VAT)\n300000.00 GBP to 300000.00GBP\nContract dates (estimated)\n23 November 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM\nContracting authority\nCyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council\nIdentification register:\nGB-PPON\nAddress 1: Neuadd y Cyngor\nTown/City: Aberaeron\nPostcode: SA460PA\nCountry: United Kingdom\nWebsite:\nhttp://www.ceredigion.gov.uk\nPublic Procurement Organisation Number: PRYH-5713-PHLR\nContact name: Procurement Team\nEmail:\nymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk\nTelephone: +441970625277\nOrganisation type: Public authority - sub-central government\nDevolved regulations that apply: Wales\nProcedure\nProcedure type\nOpen procedure\nIs the total value above threshold?\nAbove threshold\nTrade agreements\nGovernment Procurement Agreement (GPA)\nLots\nDivided into 1 lots\nLot number: 1\nCPV classifications\n42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink\n42210000 - Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery\nDelivery regions\nUKL14 - South West Wales\nLot value (estimated)\n300000.00 GBP Excluding VAT\n360000.00 GBP Including VAT\nSustainability\nSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SME)\nVoluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)\nContract start date (estimated)\n23 November 2026, 00:00AM\nContract end date (estimated)\n31 March 2027, 23:59PM\nParticipation\nConditions\nEconomic\nConditions of participation\nEconomic\nConditions\nEconomic\nConditions of participation\nRelevant Experience\nTechnical Capacity & Specialist Equipment\nQualified Personnel\nCapacity & Throughput\nHealth & Safety Requirements\nAward criteria\nType: quality\nName\nTechnical\nWeighting: 60.00\nWeighting type: percentageExact\nType: price\nName\nCommercial\nWeighting: 40.00\nWeighting type: percentageExact\nContract terms and risks\nDescription of risks to contract performance\nDelays in the manufacture of specialist equipment may impact the agreed delivery and installation programme, potentially affecting project timelines and operational readiness.\nFailure to successfully install, commission or integrate the equipment within the Authority's facilities could delay the equipment becoming fully operational.\nSubmission\nTender submission deadline\n26 October 2026, 12:00PM\nEnquiry deadline\n19 October 2026, 12:00PM\nDate of award of contract\n09 November 2026, 23:59PM\nSubmission address and any special instructions\nhttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml\nMay tenders be submitted electronically?\nYes\nLanguages that may be used for submission\nWelsh\nEnglish\nDocuments\nID\nconflictOfInterest\nDocument type\nConflict of interest\nDescription\nNot published\nCoding\nCommodity categories\nID\nTitle\nParent category\n42210000\nFood, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery\nMachinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts\n42215000\nMachinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink\nFood, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery\nDelivery locations\nID\nDescription\n1014\nSouth West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)\nAbout the buyer\nMain contact:\nn/a\nAdmin contact:\nn/a\nTechnical contact:\nn/a\nOther contact:\nn/a\nFurther information\nDate\nDetails",
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    "Sell2Wales gives the tender deadline as 26 October 2026 at 12:00 UK time; its full notice also reports a scheduled award date of 9 November."
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