Public Affairs and Crisis Communication Support

The Milford Haven Port Authority is seeking an experienced agency partner to provide strategic public affairs and crisis communications support under solicitation 2026/S 000-093550. The contract is designed for a three-year initial term starting December 14, 2026, and ending January 1, 2030, with two optional one-year extensions that could extend the performance period to January 1, 2032. The estimated total value of the contract is 165,000 GBP excluding VAT, with a specific budget cap of 150,000 GBP for essential services during the initial three-year period. The scope of work includes a core set of essential services and optional call-off services, with a particular emphasis on crisis communications capability. This procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises and utilizes a competitive flexible procedure for award. The evaluation process consists of mandatory pass/fail requirements, followed by written quality and commercial assessments, and a potential presentation stage for shortlisted candidates to evaluate key personnel and proposed approaches. Interested parties must submit their tenders in English via the Sell2wales portal by the deadline of October 26, 2026, at 9:00 am. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Joanne Rogers.