This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 13:31

Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:43

Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council has issued an active tender for the development of new build council housing at Trawscoed, Llandrinio, Powys in the United Kingdom. The project, with a gross value of GBP 7,399,036, involves the construction of 24 housing units, including various flats, bungalows, and houses, all designed to meet high environmental and quality standards. The tender falls under the construction industry category and is using an open procurement method, requiring electronic submissions via the Jaggaer eTenderWales portal. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 28th August 2026, the tender submission deadline on 4th September 2026, and the award period concluding on 25th November 2026. The overall contract period is slated from 25th February 2027 to 24th November 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors, especially those experienced in social housing projects, to expand their business in the Welsh construction market. The open procedure allows various enterprises, including SMEs, to participate, provided they meet specified economic and technical conditions such as financial stability, insurance requirements, and collaborative working approaches. The emphasis on quality design, health & safety, sustainability, and community benefits indicates that businesses prioritizing these areas may have a competitive edge. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio by demonstrating the capability to deliver complex, high-value contracts that align with demanding quality standards and sustainability goals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Development of New Build Council Housing at Trawscoed, Llandrinio, Powys

Notice Description

Powys County Council is seeking to appoint a contractor (or a group of contractors acting as a consortium) to develop 24 units of new build council housing on a green field site adjacent to Trawscoed, Llandrinio, Llanymynech, Powys. The scheme comprises of the following house types: - x6 1-bed walk-up flats - x4 2-bed walk-up flats - x5 2-bed bungalows - x1 4-bed dormer bungalow - x4 2-bed houses - x4 3-bed houses 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 Llandrinio Trawscoed 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 10th June 2025. Contractors should contact the Council officer listed in this notice to confirm attendance by no later than end of business on 5th June 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-051795
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065224-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,399,036 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,399,036 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2027 - 24 Nov 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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