Development of New Build Council Housing at Ael-Y-Bryn, Ystradgynlais, Powys, Mid Wales

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 14:38

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 13:06

Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:22

Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council has awarded the contract for the "Development of New Build Council Housing at Ael-Y-Bryn, Ystradgynlais, Powys, Mid Wales" to Morganstone Ltd. This procurement process focused on the construction of 14 walk-up flats on a brownfield site in Ystradgynlais, designed to meet high-quality standards and efficiency ratings. The project, valued at approximately £3.1 million, was conducted as an open competition under the 'below threshold' category. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract award finalised on 8th May 2026. Construction is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2026, with an expected completion date of 17th September 2027.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in construction, housing development, and sustainable building solutions. As the project adheres to stringent Welsh Development Quality Requirements, companies with expertise in environmental sustainability and high-efficiency standards will be particularly competitive. Additionally, opportunities for subcontractors may arise, especially for SMEs, reinforcing the importance of engaging with project management and supply chain opportunities within the Powys County Council's development initiatives. This project not only promises business growth for construction firms but also contributes to the local community's housing needs.

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Notice Title

Development of New Build Council Housing at Ael-Y-Bryn, Ystradgynlais, Powys, Mid Wales

Notice Description

Powys County Council sought to appoint a suitably experienced, qualified and competent Contractor (or a group of contractors acting as a Consortium) to develop x14 walk-up flats, on a brownfield site at Ael-y-Bryn, Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys, Mid Wales. The scheme has been designed to meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 (WDQR 2021), Secured by Design Gold and Lifetime Homes. The dwellings have been designed to meet EPC A rating.

Planning Information

The Council is seeking to engage with contractors experienced in delivery of council/social housing projects to attend an online presentation and question and answer session (to be held via Microsoft Teams) with the Council and its consultants for the Council to provide an update and seek feedback from contractors on: a) the market's expectations in respect of design detail to be provided, including the architectural and mechanical information; b) the market's expectations in respect of site information; c) the market's expectations in respect of risk allocation; and d) any other risks or issues that could affect successful delivery of the Ael-y-Bryn project that might need to be taken into account when preparing the procurement. The Council proposes to hold this online meeting (held via Microsoft Teams) on Monday 12th May 2025. Contractors should contact the Council officer listed in this notice to confirm attendance by no later than end of business on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Details of the arrangements will be sent to interested contractors once finalised. Non-participation in this market engagement process does not preclude any potential contractors from participating in the formal procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042647-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,107,267 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 17 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGANSTONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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