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Provision of specialist zero carbon/timber /supply chain related support to Tai ar y Cyd project

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 13:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

31 Mar 2026 at 07:44

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, spearheaded by the Welsh Government, involves the award of a contract titled "Provision of specialist zero carbon/timber /supply chain related support to Tai ar y Cyd project". Situated in Cardiff, this project falls under the services industry category and is part of the UK's central government public authority. The tender process has reached the award stage, and the procurement method used was a direct award, reflecting its completion status. The contract for architectural design services will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with an expected contract signature on 16th April 2026. The awarded value stands at £190,709.75 GBP, above the threshold, to be delivered across the UKL region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for entities specialising in architectural design services, particularly those excelling in net-zero, eco-friendly, timber, and sustainable supply chain management. Ideal candidates for this contract are SMEs capable of delivering high technical expertise with prior experience in innovative design solutions for social housing prototypes. Participation in such projects can reinforce a business's position in the market, expand their portfolio of government contracts, and provide exposure to new networks within the design and sustainable construction sectors. The existing collaboration with Woodland Knowledge Wales further underscores the significance of maintaining proficient technical skills essential for the project's success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of specialist zero carbon/timber /supply chain related support to Tai ar y Cyd project

Notice Description

Management, oversight and provision of additional net zero standard related house designs, alongside architect support for Registered Social Landlord teams - bringing forward prototyping schemes.

Procurement Information

the supplier delivered the original prototype schemes, this contract builds on existing work and designs and requires the supplier to be up to speed and able to provide the same technical expertise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067879
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,709 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

WOODLAND KNOWLEDGE WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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