Award

MVH25025 - 69 Ninth Avenue Retaining Walls

BARCUD SHARED SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 13:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 11:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "MVH25025 - 69 Ninth Avenue Retaining Walls" was undertaken by Barcud Shared Services, headquartered in Cardiff, under the public undertaking classification. The process involved the safe demolition and reconstruction of retaining walls at 69 Ninth Avenue, Gurnos, in Merthyr Tydfil. The industry category is works, with a focus on construction. Initially announced on 1st October 2025 with an enquiry period ending on 13th October 2025, and a tender period closing on 17th October 2025, the project has moved through its stages to completion, with the award finalised on 19th December 2025. The procurement was conducted under the open competition method as a below-threshold process, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction and bricklaying work. The award to Coombs Contractors Limited underscores the opportunity for small and medium enterprises to engage with public sector contracts, with a gross amount of £32,512 confirmed for this project. Businesses equipped with expertise in structural improvements and drainage solutions could find similar tenders advantageous. This procurement highlights potential avenues for SMEs looking to embed themselves within the public sector's infrastructure development projects, especially in regions governed by devolved Welsh regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MVH25025 - 69 Ninth Avenue Retaining Walls

Notice Description

Merthyr Valleys Homes is seeking a qualified contractor to undertake the safe demolition and reconstruction of two existing retaining walls located at 69 Ninth Avenue, Gurnos, CF47 9TN. The works are required to address structural concerns and improve long-term stability and drainage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084931-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45262520 - Bricklaying work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
£27,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARCUD SHARED SERVICES
Additional Buyers

MERTHYR VALLEYS HOMES LIMITED

Contact Name
Catherine Sizer, Hayley Bennett
Contact Email
cath@barcudsharedservices.org.uk, hayley.bennett@mvhomes.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 2SA
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Cyfarthfa
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOMBS CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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