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Cwmcarn RFP

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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25 Jun 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales, in collaboration with Caerphilly County Borough Council, has initiated a Request for Proposal (RfP) titled "Cwmcarn RFP" for the development of additional recreational facilities in Cwmcarn Forest, Newport. This project is open to businesses within the 'Leisure Market' and aims to enhance the existing tourism and recreational offerings at the site. The tender process is currently at the active stage, with submissions closing on 29th August 2025. Interested parties must ensure questions are submitted by 11th August 2025. The procurement method is open competition for services, under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category, and will be governed by Welsh devolved regulations.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure and tourism development to expand their operations and establish a lasting presence in South Wales. Ideal candidates would be those with expertise in designing and constructing recreational facilities and a keen interest in long-term project management, as the contract period stretches from April 2026 to April 2056. By engaging in this project, businesses can not only contribute to community development and tourism in the region but also leverage the potential for sustainable revenue through the operation and management of the enhanced facilities.

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Notice Title

Cwmcarn RFP

Notice Description

See English below. Mae'r Cais am Gynnig hwn yn cael ei gynnal ar y cyd gan Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili, a hynny gan fo'r cyfle datblygu dan sylw yn gydweithrediad rhwng Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili, sef y ddau berchennog tir presennol. Rydym yn chwilio am un partner o'r 'Farchnad Hamdden' i weithredu, yn ogystal ag ariannu, dylunio ac adeiladu cyfleusterau hamdden ychwanegol ar ein tir sydd wedi'i leoli yn: Coedwig Cwm Carn, Ffordd Coedwig Cwm Carn, Casnewydd, NP11 7FA, gan ddatblygu'r hyn y mae'r safle presennol yn ei gynnig o ran twristiaeth a hamdden ar gyfer y rhanbarth. Diben y Cais am Gynnig (RfP) yw nodi manylion y broses y byddwn yn ei defnyddio i ddewis ymgeisydd llwyddiannus i fanteisio ar y cyfle hwn, a rhoi digon o wybodaeth i dendrwyr i'w galluogi i lunio cynnig priodol i ni ei ystyried. This Request for A Proposal is being conducted by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC). This opportunity for development is a collaboration between the two current landowners 'NRW' and 'CCBC'. We are seeking a single partner from the 'Leisure Market' to operate, as well as fund, design, construct additional recreational facilities on our land situated at: Cwmcarn Forest: Cwmcarn Forest Dr, Newport NP11 7FA, building on the existing sites' offer in tourism and recreation for the region. The purpose of RfP is to set out details of the process we will use to select a successful candidate for taking on this opportunity, and to provide bidders with sufficient information to enable them to compile an appropriate proposal for our consideration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035179-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2056 Over 5 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Madeleine Palmer
Contact Email
madeleine.palmer@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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