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Construction Project Management Consultancy Services for The National Lottery Heritage Fund project Reimagining Margam Castle

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Apr 2026 at 15:17

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Jan 2026 at 19:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 15:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council had initiated a tender for Construction Project Management Consultancy Services related to The National Lottery Heritage Fund project called "Reimagining Margam Castle." The procurement process was set in the industry category of construction consultancy and management services, located in Port Talbot, United Kingdom, under the Welsh devolved regulations. Initially active, the tender, identified by CPU25-26-13, followed an open procurement method allowing electronic submissions via the eTender Wales portal. The tender was planned as part of a larger project running until December 2027, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 23 February 2026 and an award period closing on 30 March 2026. However, the tender was eventually cancelled on 23 April 2026 upon reassessment of professional indemnity insurance and liability requirements.

This tender process could have provided significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in construction project management consultancy services. Companies experienced in managing large-scale heritage projects would have been well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on expertise through method statements and economic and technical criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Despite its cancellation, such tenders, particularly those involving prestigious projects like Margam Castle, highlight the potential for establishing long-term business relationships with public authorities. SMEs also have labelled suitability in such tenders, indicating an inclusive approach to supplier engagement, promising visibility and business expansion opportunities within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Project Management Consultancy Services for The National Lottery Heritage Fund project Reimagining Margam Castle

Notice Description

Following a successful Round 1 application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, funding has been secured for the 'Development' phase of Reimagining Margam Castle. This project runs until December 2027. Funding has been granted for specialist consultancies and resources to develop a Round 2 application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, if successful this will unlock the full grant. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide Construction Project Management Consultancy Services. Development Phase (RIBA 2-3) will run from the consultant's appointment to December 2027. Delivery Phase (RIBA 4-6) is anticipated to run from Spring 2028 to end 2031 (incl. defects rectification). This appointment includes a break clause; continuation to the Delivery Phase will depend on performance, obtaining all required permissions and consents, and a successful Round 2 pass.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037195-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Further Information

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