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Award of Ceredigion - Maes-Y-Deri, Lampeter: Architectural Design Services for Mixed-Use Development

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 17:08

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 18:21

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is overseeing the procurement process for architectural design services at Maes-Y-Deri, Lampeter, aimed at developing a mixed-use site. This procurement effort falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Located in the UKL14 region of Wales, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Incremental Architecture on 4th March 2026, with the procurement stage now complete. The contract period will commence on 23rd March 2026 and conclude on 15th June 2026. This development encompasses the creation of up to nine residential dwellings, associated infrastructure, and a community pump track, as per the Local Development Plan (H0505). The procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in architectural design, construction, and engineering services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises, as evidenced by the bids received in the final stage, which predominantly came from SMEs. The contract was awarded based on a balanced criterion focusing on 60% quality (technical aspects) and 40% price (commercial aspects), indicating an emphasis on exceptional design and cost-effective solutions. Businesses capable of integrating high-quality residential design with community benefits and careful site planning to facilitate future development will find this project aligned with their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Award of Ceredigion - Maes-Y-Deri, Lampeter: Architectural Design Services for Mixed-Use Development

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is awarding a suitably experienced and qualified design team to develop a comprehensive masterplan for a site in Lampeter. The proposed development will deliver up to nine residential dwellings, associated infrastructure, and a community pump track. The masterplan should carefully balance high-quality residential design, accessibility, and broader community benefits. The site forms part of a larger area designated for housing in the Local Development Plan (H0505). The proposed development must be carefully designed to ensure that it does not compromise or constrain future development on the adjacent plot. Please note that the contract value stated in this Award Notice reflects the evaluated tender sum only. As set out in the tender, planning costs were excluded for evaluation purposes and are therefore not included in the award amount referenced. The full contract value will incorporate the agreed planning costs in addition to the evaluated tender sum. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn dyfarnu tim dylunio profiadol a chymwys i ddatblygu cynllun meistr cynhwysfawr ar gyfer safle yn Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Bydd y datblygiad arfaethedig yn darparu hyd at naw o anheddau preswyl, seilwaith cysylltiedig, a thrac pwmp cymunedol. Dylai'r cynllun meistr gydbwyso'n ofalus ddyluniad preswyl o ansawdd uchel, hygyrchedd, a manteision cymunedol ehangach. Mae'r safle'n rhan o ardal fwy a ddynodwyd ar gyfer tai yn y Cynllun Datblygu Lleol (H0505). Rhaid dylunio'r datblygiad arfaethedig yn ofalus i sicrhau nad yw'n peryglu nac yn cyfyngu ar ddatblygiad yn y dyfodol ar y plot cyfagos. Sylwch fod gwerth y contract a nodir yn yr Hysbysiad Dyfarnu hwn yn adlewyrchu swm y tendr a werthuswyd yn unig. Fel y nodir yn y tendr, eithriwyd costau cynllunio at ddibenion gwerthuso ac felly nid ydynt wedi'u cynnwys yn y swm dyfarnu y cyfeirir ato. Bydd gwerth llawn y contract yn ymgorffori'r costau cynllunio y cytunwyd arnynt yn ogystal a swm y tendr a werthuswyd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,125 Under £100K
Awards Value
£16,568 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
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
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCREMENTAL ARCHITECTURE

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