Planning

NMWTRA Specialist Design Services Framework 2026

CYNGOR GWYNEDD

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Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The planned procurement process initiated by Cyngor Gwynedd, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, revolves around the NMWTRA Specialist Design Services Framework 2026. This procurement is in the planning stage with the notice published on 4th December 2025, and focuses on engineering design services, including electrical services and hazard protection consultancy. The framework aims to cover design services for the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent and spans regions in the United Kingdom identified as UKL1 and UKL2. The tender follows an open procurement method and is categorised under services. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 20th February 2026, tender submission deadline on 27th February 2026, and award period concluding on 27th March 2026.

Businesses in electrical and engineering design services, particularly Welsh SMEs, can benefit from this tender by competing for inclusion in the framework agreement offering design services for various lots such as Street Lighting Design, Electrical Design, and Minor Structures Design. The framework supports business development by providing a structured avenue for participation and the potential for contracts spanning from 2026 to 2028 with options for renewal up to 2030. The procurement facilitates opportunities for multiple local authorities in Wales, potentially maximising exposure and growth for businesses equipped to handle specialised design tasks within the specified geographic focus.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NMWTRA Specialist Design Services Framework 2026

Notice Description

North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent Framework to provide specialist design services

Lot Information

Street Lighting Design

Street Lighting Design services

Renewal: 1+1 years

Mechanical & Electrical Tunnels Systems Design

Mechanical & Electrical Tunnels Systems Design services

Renewal: 1+1 years

Electrical Design

Electrical Design services

Renewal: 1+1 years

Minor Structures Design

Minor Structures Design services

Renewal: 1+1 years

Tunnels Operations Risk Management Design

Tunnels Operations Risk Management Design services; Possible sub-lots of: Fire Risk Assessment RTSR Inspection entity Reporting Risk Analysis & Management Human Behaviour analysis Design of Training Packages

Renewal: 1+1 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eeb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079707-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Contact Name
Aled Broadhurst-Jones
Contact Email
aledgwilymjones@nmwtra.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441352782103

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERNARFON
Postcode
LL55 1SH
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL2 East Wales

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Tref Caernarfon
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

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