Tender

Venue Cymru - Cost Consultant

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 15:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council has initiated an open tender process to appoint a Cost Consultant for a major capital project at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. Situated in Colwyn Bay, this procurement falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and adheres to the Welsh devolved regulations. Potential bidders can submit their tenders until 25 March 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 16 March 2026. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, and the award is expected to be announced by 22 April 2026. The consultancy contract will commence on 11 May 2026 and run until 7 September 2029, offering a substantial opportunity for involvement in a high-value project with a gross estimated amount of £360,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and engineering sector, particularly those specialising in cost consultancy for large-scale projects. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement strategy accommodates their participation. With a focus on quality comprising 60% of the award criteria, companies with a robust reputation for delivering high-standard services stand to benefit. The project provides a chance to collaborate with a reputable public authority, facilitating business growth and enhancing visibility within the industry. Businesses skilled in navigating UK public sector projects would find this opportunity well-suited to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolio in the Welsh market.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018043-2026
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
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20264 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-065e99-2026-02-27T15:14:24Z",
    "date": "2026-02-27T15:14:24Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-065e99",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQJH-8668-YMDV",
            "name": "Conwy County Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQJH-8668-YMDV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Coed Pella",
                "locality": "Colwyn Bay",
                "postalCode": "LL29 0GG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@conwy.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.conwy.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQJH-8668-YMDV",
        "name": "Conwy County Borough Council"
    },
    "planning": {
        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "A preliminary market engagement notice has not being published due to the timing constraints of the grant funding being used for this project."
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-065e99",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Venue Cymru - Cost Consultant",
        "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.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71000000",
                        "description": "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL13",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 360000,
            "amount": 300000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "www.sell2wales.gov.uk",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "cy"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-25T12:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-16T12:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-22T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 360000,
                    "amount": 300000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-11T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-09-07T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-2",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Appendix A - Outline Programme",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361548"
            },
            {
                "id": "L-3",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Appendix B - Indicative Pre-App Scheme",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361549"
            },
            {
                "id": "L-4",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Appendix C - Upgrade and Improvement Opportunities (Feasibility Study by Charcoalblue dated June 2022)",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361550"
            },
            {
                "id": "L-5",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Appendix D - Contract Data",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361551"
            },
            {
                "id": "L-6",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Appendix E - Priced Activity Schedule",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361552"
            },
            {
                "id": "L-7",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Appendix F - Form of Tender & Declarations",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361553"
            },
            {
                "id": "L-8",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Venue Cymru Cost Consultant - Invitation to Tender (ITT)",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362525"
            },
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "018043-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018043-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-27T15:14:24Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}