Tender

Venue Cymru Futures Project - Architect-Led Integrated Design Team

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Conwy County Borough Council's "Venue Cymru Futures Project – Architect-Led Integrated Design Team" is currently active, offering a significant opportunity in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. The project, located in Llandudno, aims to appoint a comprehensive design team to manage a major capital project at Venue Cymru. The scope includes creating a new Culture Hub, refurbishing foyers, and upgrading the auditorium. Key dates include the tender closing on 28th January 2026, submissions available via electronic methods in Welsh, and project design commencement slated for March 2026. This procurement is conducted via an open procedure with a total contract value of £2,400,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in architecture, structural engineering, and related consultancy services to contribute to a high-profile cultural project. The open procedure seeks firms capable of delivering a multifaceted team comprising architects, structural and services engineers, as well as specialised consultants. With a focus on quality and cost, small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and establish presence in the Welsh market. The project's high visibility and significant budget make it particularly suitable for experienced companies aimed at growth and industry leadership enhancement.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002969-2026
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
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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