Appointment of Operator for 8 Bedroom Family Friendly Accommodation, Retail Unit, Public Car Park, Play Area & Public Toilets at Pontneddfechan

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 08:58

Tender

05 May 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the appointment of an operator for a comprehensive visitor hub located in Waterfall Country, Pontneddfechan, in the Vale of Neath, UK. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on commercial operations for amenities including an eight-bedroom family-friendly accommodation, a retail unit, a public car park, a children's play area, and public toilets. The tender was initiated as an open procedure, with key stages including an award date on 25th June 2026, a standstill period ending on 6th July 2026, and the contract period commencing on 1st September 2026, running for a 20-year term with an extension option for an additional five years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in hospitality, retail, and tourism management sectors aiming to expand or establish presence in a vibrant tourist area. The project is particularly suited for companies capable of delivering an integrated visitor experience while being responsive to community needs and environmentally conscious. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the tailored award criteria focusing on commercial and quality aspects such as technical proposals, market targets, resident concerns, and sustainable practices. The successful bidder will not only gain long-term operational rights but also contribute substantially to local economic development and visitor satisfaction in the Waterfall Country gateway.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Operator for 8 Bedroom Family Friendly Accommodation, Retail Unit, Public Car Park, Play Area & Public Toilets at Pontneddfechan

Notice Description

An award is being made by Neath Port Talbot Council for the appointment of commercial operators to for a 20 year lease (with the option to extend for a further 5 years) to run and maintain a new flagship offer in Waterfall Country Pontneddfechan in the Vale of Neath. Contract commencement date to be confirmed. This will consist of the complete management of the following: * An eight bedroom, family friendly visitor accommodation * A retail unit suitable for a farm shop or community shop * A 136 space public car park * A children's play area * Public toilets serving both the local community and visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a fully integrated visitor hub at the gateway to Waterfall Country. The successful operator will have the opportunity to build a thriving business, enhance the visitor experience and play a key role in supporting the local community and economy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to extend for a further 5 years from initial term.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 5 years from initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069189
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings

55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

63513000 - Tourist information services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,401,816 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,401,816 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,401,816 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2046 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGWD GWLADYS

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