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South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee undertook a period of market engagement prior to the announcement of the DATGLOI fund within the Anaerobic Digestion sector with projects funded by Welsh Government via Smart Living WSRID (Whole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation) and the SBRI Agri-Food Technology Challenge. Discussions were held with a small number of organisations possessing relevant technical knowledge, experience and expertise as the SWWCJC looked at opportunities for anaerobic digestion to tackle nutrient management challenges alongside energy generation.
The purpose of the engagement was to improve the organisation’s understanding of the market and inform the development of an appropriate regional strategy and identify opportunities for project development. Participation in the engagement did not confer any advantage, preference or commitment in relation to any future procurement opportunity. No supplier was selected, shortlisted or otherwise favoured as a result of the engagement.
The engagement demonstrated market interest future projects and identified a range of potential technical, operational and delivery approaches. This complemented wider stakeholder engagement undertaken at sector events.
The information obtained through the market engagement has been used solely to inform the Authority's understanding of the market and the development of its requirements. The engagement has not determined the final specification, procurement procedure, award criteria, contract structure or the selection of any future supplier.
Any future procurement will be conducted through a fair, open and competitive process. All interested and eligible organisations will have an equal opportunity to participate. Relevant non-confidential information and key findings arising from the preliminary market engagement will be made available through the procurement documentation where appropriate to ensure transparency and maintain a level playing field for all potential tenderers.