Tender

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

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking qualified organisations for a tender titled "Construction Project Management Consultancy Services for The National Lottery Heritage Fund project Reimagining Margam Castle." This project, located in Port Talbot, UK, falls under the industry category of construction consultancy and management services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Key dates include a submission deadline on 23 February 2026, with the award expected by 30 March 2026. The intended contract period will begin on 28 April 2026 and is anticipated to conclude by the end of 2031, covering both the Development Phase (till December 2026) and the anticipated Delivery Phase (2028-2031).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering construction project management consultancy services, particularly those experienced with public authority projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The successful contractor would facilitate the Development and potentially the Delivery Phases of the ambitious Margam Castle project, contributing to both the initial and execution stages of this historical and culturally rich initiative. Organisations offering comprehensive and high-quality service delivery, alongside a competitive fee proposal, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this open procurement process.

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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 2026. 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 2026. 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/003581-2026
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

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
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.c.anderson@npt.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
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

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