Tender

Access Improvements to Morfa Bychan

CYNGOR GWYNEDD

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Gwynedd is inviting tenders for the "Access Improvements to Morfa Bychan" project, located in Caernarfon, United Kingdom. The primary industry category for this procurement is construction works. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and follows an open competition method specific for projects below the financial threshold. Businesses interested in participating should note key dates: the tender period closes on 23rd January 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 16th January 2026. The contract for improving beach access and traffic flow in Morfa Bychan is estimated at a gross value of £240,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its open competition nature. Companies specialising in traffic management systems, pedestrian pathways, and beach infrastructure improvements would find this contract particularly relevant. With a heavy emphasis on the quality (30%) and commercial (price) aspects (70%) in the award criteria, enterprises with competitive pricing and robust technical solutions are well-suited to compete effectively for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Improvements to Morfa Bychan

Notice Description

The nature of the works is to improve the existing access into traeth Morfa Bychan, to improve the flow of traffic, create a pedestrian access to the beach and tiding up the area around the maritime seasonal office.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f97a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084531-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Contact Name
Lewis Connor Williams
Contact Email
lewisconnorwilliams@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL Wales

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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