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Kings Gate Main Contract

Welsh Government

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16 Apr 2025 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has concluded the procurement process for the "Kings Gate Main Contract" under the industry category of historical monument or memorial construction work. This project involves preservation services and construction work for Caernarfon Castle in Gwynedd, UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Grosvenor Construction Ltd. The contract, with a value of £5,210,000, was signed on 6th November 2020 and is set to last 780 days, with an extension up to 31st March 2023 to include the release of the final "Making Good Defects" certificate. The initial contract period was for 600 days but was extended due to unforeseen additional works and increased material costs.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in historical preservation, construction work for buildings of particular interest, and prefabricated construction services. Companies with expertise in lift installation, construction of ticket offices, and exhibition buildings can also benefit from similar contracts in this field. Businesses experienced in handling projects involving significant historical importance like Caernarfon Castle, where meticulous care and specific expertise are required, would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities, providing growth potential through involvement in prestigious and complex projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kings Gate Main Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Works required at Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd. This is the final modification notice to notify of an increase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05039f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015404-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212180 - Ticket offices construction work

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45212354 - Castle construction work

45223810 - Prefabricated constructions

45313100 - Lift installation work

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,210,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROSVENOR CONSTRUCTION LTD

Further Information

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