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Review of Cultural Infrastructure in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has successfully awarded a contract for the "Review of Cultural Infrastructure in Wales," aimed at understanding the physical and digital infrastructure in the culture sector across various public spaces in Wales. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category and was conducted through a limited competition method, being below the threshold for expansive competition. The contract was signed on 12 February 2026, with the performance period extending from 19 February 2026 to 18 May 2027. The development will encompass sectors such as arts, public libraries, museums, archives, and heritage sites managed by Cadw, under the leadership of the Welsh Government's Culture Division located in Cardiff, UK.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in research and development services and consultancy related to cultural infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises that focus on providing analytic, strategic, and developmental expertise would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, particularly those capable of delivering evidence-based plans for capital investment in cultural infrastructure. Miller Research, a recognised SME based in Abergavenny, has been awarded this contract, which signals opportunities for consultancies in the sector to expand their reach and contribute to critical governmental projects. Businesses operating within the UK cultural and development sectors are encouraged to position themselves for upcoming tenders in related fields.

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Notice Title

Review of Cultural Infrastructure in Wales

Notice Description

Through this contract we wish to develop our understanding of the physical infrastructure of the culture sector in Wales, with a view to developing a long-term capital investment plan, informed by evidence. Infrastructure, in the context of this review, refers to the fixed physical spaces, buildings, digital infrastructure, facilities, and assets--owned publicly and open to the public--that enable cultural participation across the arts sector, public libraries, accredited museums, accredited archives, and Cadw-managed heritage sitesin Wales. For the purposes of this specification, the term 'culture sector' is used to include the arts sector, public libraries, accredited museums, accredited archives, and Cadw-managed heritage sites. These sectors fall under the remit of the Welsh Government's Culture Division and Cadw. The Culture Division will lead on this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017012-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLER RESEARCH

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