Planning

Abergele Placemaking Pentre Mawr Park

ABERGELE TOWN COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 11:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Abergele Placemaking Pentre Mawr Park," led by Abergele Town Council in collaboration with Conwy County Borough Council. The project, located in Abergele, United Kingdom, falls under the industry category of construction work, with a particular focus on repairing and maintaining the viewing platform at Pentre Mawr Park. The initial engagement milestone invites interested parties to express their interest by 15th December 2025, and further communications will continue with a future notice date set for 19th December 2025. The contract work is expected to be conducted between 1st January and 15th January 2026, with a budget value of £30,000 (gross). Abigail Pilling can be contacted for further information as the representative from the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, within the construction industry skilled in repair and maintenance of outdoor structures. The scope includes structural repairs, safety upgrades, and compliance with health and safety requirements, which are imperative given the project's public usage context in Pentre Mawr Park. Businesses that can offer competitive quotations with demonstrated capability in handling similar works would contribute to enhancing the site's safety and usability, potentially leading to further local project engagements. The evaluation for awarding the contract will consider not only the financial aspect but also adherence to the outlined conditions and the speed of delivering the work, providing a robust opportunity for businesses to showcase their efficiency and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abergele Placemaking Pentre Mawr Park

Notice Description

Abergele Town Council is working with Conwy County Borough Council to repair the Viewing Platform in Pentre Mawr Park. Scope: To repair the viewing platform in Pentre Mawr Park which is requiring repair and maintenance due to the asset being over 10 years old The aim of the work is to ensure that the platform is fit for purpose and safe for public use: * Removal of rotten wood and structural repairs to the joists, posts, decking etc * Replace any missing sections of the platform * Safety upgrades to the railings; * Surface preparation and treatment * Adhering to safety protocols and environmental factors An initial site survey and inspection will need to be carried out to determine the extent of the work required The viewing platform was installed in c2010 from a grant provided to a local Friends group and is under the ownership of Conwy County Borough Council. This repair and maintenance work is to be commissioned by Abergele Town Council. Contractors will need to ensure that they meet with the Health & Safety requirements of both Councils. The contractor must determine if there is a need for scaffolding or other equipment and build this into the cost provided. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all waste is removed from site following completion of the work The contractor will need to ensure that the area is safe to ensure no risk to the general public using the park. Please indicate the length of time that the work will take, and also when the work is likely to commence if your quotation is successful. An Officer from the County Council will have the final signoff on the completion of the work Awarding of the contract The awarding of contracts is made by members at a full town council meeting which are generally held on the third Thursday of the month. Following the meeting, companies who took part in the quoting process will be informed whether they were successful or not. *The awarding of the contract is subject to the conditions being adhered to. Failure to comply could lead to the contract to be offered to a competitor. Terms and conditions The contractor must supply any outstanding documents (such as risk assessment, method statement, insurance certificate, certificates of competency/required licences) within 14 days of the contract being awarded. Abergele Town Council reserves the right to cancel a contract if there is failure from the contractor to complete the work within a reasonable timeframe surrounding the completion date. Costs All costs, expenses and liabilities incurred by Contractors in connection with the preparation and submission of any quotation shall be borne by them.

Planning Information

Interested parties to email info@abergeletowncouncil.gov.wales; subject line "Pentre Mawr", in the first instance, to arrange discussion / site visit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078410-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERGELE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Abigail Pilling
Contact Email
info@abergeletowncouncil.gov.wales
Contact Phone
01745 833 242

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERGELE
Postcode
LL22 7BT
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Gele and Llanddulas
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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