Development of New Build Council Housing at Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant, Powys

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 18:34

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 15:37

Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council, located at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, has successfully completed the procurement process for a major housing development project titled "Development of New Build Council Housing at Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant, Powys." This project involves constructing 18 new housing units on a greenfield site in Mid Wales, designed to adhere to the Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 and featuring high sustainability standards such as EPC A ratings. The process, operating under an open procurement method, reached the award stage with the contract signed on 15th May 2026, and the construction commencing on 31st July 2026. S. J. Roberts Construction Limited has been awarded the £3,835,812.91 contract, with the work anticipated to conclude by 10th January 2028.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in new builds and sustainable construction practices. SMEs, like S. J. Roberts Construction Limited, have demonstrated competitiveness in this open procedure where six initial bidders were narrowed down to three at the final stage, all being SMEs. The project promises substantial community benefits and requires adherence to high defect management and resident satisfaction standards, aligning with broader council environment and community goals. Businesses skilled in maintaining quality construction under strict regulatory and client-defined community targets could find growth potential in similar future tenders issued by local councils in Wales and beyond.

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Notice Title

Development of New Build Council Housing at Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant, Powys

Notice Description

Powys County Council has entered into a contract with S.J. Roberts Construction Limited following a competitive tender process, to develop 18 units of new build council housing on a green field site in Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Mid Wales. The scheme comprises of the following house types: - x4 1-bedroom walk-up flat - x2 1 bedroom semi-detached bungalow - x4 1 bedroom semi-detached house - x6 2 bedroom semi-detached house - x2 3 bedroom semi-detached house 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. It is anticipated that the scheme will now start on site in MM-YYYY. The three key KPIs for the contract are as follows: 1. Resident Satisfaction - Claims received from residents / members of the public resulting from the contractor's work. Response from new tenant questionnaires. 2. Defects: - Number of defects encountered and timely rectification of these defects within timescales specified. - Number of total project defects - Number of workmanship related defects - The time required to reverse defects 3. Community Benefits - Adherence to Contractors Tender submissions and agreed Council targets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052166
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054953-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,835,813 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,835,812 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 10 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S. J. ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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