Tender

Canolfan Tryweryn

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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26 Feb 2026 at 10:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
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23 Feb 2026 at 16:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales is seeking proposals for a long-term lease opportunity at Canolfan Tryweryn, Bala, offering established facilities with potential for development to enhance recreational use and community benefit. The procurement is managed through an open competition, classified under renting or leasing services and sporting services. Located in the United Kingdom, the submission period remains open until 6 April 2026, with enquiries to be submitted by 16 March 2026 via the Sell2Wales portal. The process is currently in the tender stage, under the legal framework outlined by legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by presenting sustainable development plans. Firms specialising in property leasing, recreational services, or community-driven projects would be well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on high-quality business plans and environmental and social criteria. The contract is set for a 30-year period starting from April 2027, thus offering a substantial timeframe for growth and stability. The investment in this project can foster business expansion while contributing positively to local community dynamics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Canolfan Tryweryn

Notice Description

We are inviting proposals from parties interested in a long-term lease opportunity on NRW managed land and waterways at Canolfan Tryweryn, Fron Goch, Bala, LL23 7NU. The site offers established facilities with potential for further development. We are seeking interest from any organisations wishing to bring forward sustainable plans that enhance recreational use of the site and community benefit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017198-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

70200000 - Renting or leasing services of own property

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2057 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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