C294/2025/2026 Baglan Contamination Remediation Works

The Baglan Bay site, in the South Wales area was previously operated as a chemical works and was acquired in 2022. The aspiration for the development of the site is to transform the area through the creation of high-quality jobs, creating a safe and higher quality environment for local people, and to contribute to the wider redevelopment of the region.

However, due to previous usage of the site, remediation will be required to safely bring the site back into the wider public sphere. The Welsh Government is providing potential market participants with early notice of the forthcoming Baglan Contamination Remediation Procurement.

This notices, and supporting document provides preliminary details in respect of the background, objectives and intended delivery approach for the Project , to enable interested organisations to consider and prepare for the formal tender process, which is expected to commence in Q3/Q4 2026. The information contained is provided for the purpose of awareness only.

It does not constitute a call for competition, nor does it commit the Welsh Government to proceed with any procurement. The Welsh Government intends to launch the Project procurement through the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.

The Contractor will be responsible for design, testing, implementation of remediation techniques, monitoring and validation. To ensure fairness to the market, Welsh Government will offer two opportunities to share information with companies about the remediation works.

There will be an optional Site Visit and an optional Online presentation for companies to attend. Welsh Government is committed to sharing all essential information with all bidders and will keep written records of who participated, what was discussed, information that was shared and how risks of distortion were mitigated. This is to ensure no unfair advantage is gained through participating in the market engagement.