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Bute Dock Caisson Repairs

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by the Welsh Government for the "Bute Dock Caisson Repairs" project, requiring a qualified contractor to undertake repairs in the historic Cardiff Bay area. This project falls under the "works" category, specifically in construction and repair services. The procurement method was classified as limited competition below threshold, with final award status marked as complete on 22nd April 2026. Contract execution commenced on 22nd May 2026 and is set to conclude by 3rd September 2027. This tender was managed by the Corporate Procurement Services of the Welsh Government, situated in Cardiff, and adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and repair sector, particularly those with expertise in historical site projects. The rigorous selection was aimed at ensuring precision in restoring a key heritage area, making firms like Edwards Diving Services Ltd, contracted for this award, exemplary candidates. Small to medium-sized enterprises with proven experience in similar works are encouraged to find such opportunities as lucrative avenues for reputational growth and increased market presence in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Bute Dock Caisson Repairs

Notice Description

Welsh Government requires a specialist contractor with proven relevant experience of working in an historic dock, to design and construct repairs to the upper sections of the caisson sufficient located within the historic Cardiff Bay area which is part of the former port of Cardiff, established during the Industrial Revolution to become one of the country's primary docks for the shipment of coal, iron and other resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036761-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,742 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 3 Sep 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

EDWARDS DIVING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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