Tender

Venue Cymru - Cost Consultant

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:18

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council is undertaking a tender process to appoint a Cost Consultant for a major capital project at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, Wales. This procurement falls under the Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services category, with an estimated value of £300,000 excluding VAT. The procurement follows an open procedure, inviting bids via the Sell2Wales platform with submissions required by 25 March 2026. Key dates include the commencement of design work in early March 2026, while the appointed Cost Consultant is scheduled to start in May 2026 following the conclusion of the tender process. The award period ends on 22 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cost consultancy and architectural project management. Small and medium enterprises, in particular, are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their capabilities in managing complex construction projects. With quality weighted at 60% and price at 40%, businesses that excel in delivering high-quality consultancy at competitive rates will be well-positioned to succeed. The location in North Wales and the focus on a prominent venue further enhance the business growth potential, generating opportunities for local and regional firms to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Venue Cymru - Cost Consultant

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) wishes to appoint an experienced Cost Consultant for a major capital project at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. A separate procurement exercise is running for an integrated design team, with a formal appointment due to be made in mid-February 2026. It is intended that design work will commence promptly at the beginning of March 2026 with a short RIBA Stage 1. The Cost Consultant is expected to commence their work at the beginning of May 2026, following conclusion of this procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024050-2026
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 7 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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