Tender

Venue Cymru Futures Project - Architect-Led Integrated Design Team

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council has initiated the tender process for the "Venue Cymru Futures Project – Architect-Led Integrated Design Team," focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The project is set in Colwyn Bay, Wales, under UKL13, and involves creating a new Culture Hub as an extension to the existing foyer, refurbishing the existing auditorium, and undertaking various refurbishment works. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, with electronic submissions allowed and the option to communicate in Welsh. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 28 January 2026, the enquiries deadline on 20 January 2026, and the award decision planned for 16 February 2026. The procurement stage is currently active, with design work scheduled to begin in March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, offering a contract value of up to £2.4 million GBP. It is an excellent opportunity for experienced firms that can assemble an integrated design team, including Architects, Services Engineers, Structural Engineers, Theatre Consultants, Access Consultants, Acoustic Consultants, and Principal Designers. Firms with robust technical and economic capabilities will find this project particularly advantageous, as the selection criteria emphasise quality and cost-efficiency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in cultural and public infrastructure projects within the Welsh region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venue Cymru Futures Project - Architect-Led Integrated Design Team

Notice Description

Conwy Borough Council wishes to appoint an experienced Architect-led Integrated Design Team to take forward a major capital project at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. The primary scope elements for the design team will be a new Culture Hub as an extension to the existing foyer, various refurbishment works in and around existing foyers, and refurbishment of the existing auditorium including replacement of seating and ventilation improvements. The team will include Architect, Services Engineer, Structural Engineer, Theatre Consultant, Access Consultant, Acoustic Consultant and Principal Designer roles for CDM and Building Regulations. Design work is programmed to commence in March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084990-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@conwy.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 0GG
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
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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