Tender

Construction Project Management Consultancy Services for The National Lottery Heritage Fund project Reimagining Margam Castle

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is inviting tenders for construction project management consultancy services as part of the 'Reimagining Margam Castle' initiative, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This procurement falls under the services category within the construction consultancy and management sectors, associated with CPV codes 71530000 and 71540000. Located in Port Talbot, Wales, this tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procedure. The closing date for electronic submissions is 9th June 2026. The contract is intended to begin on 1st September 2026 and may extend through to December 2031, contingent upon a successful Round 2 funding application and performance evaluations.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses offering expertise in construction project management, particularly those familiar with heritage site developments. Organisations that can demonstrate substantial experience in similar projects and an adeptness in both planning and risk assessment will find this tender appealing. The tender also highlights social value considerations, making it suitable for SMEs that champion community-focused service delivery. Engaging in this project can provide exposure to major developmental ventures, strengthening business portfolios and fostering new industry connections within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Construction Project Management Consultancy Services for The National Lottery Heritage Fund project Reimagining Margam Castle

Notice Description

Following a successful Round 1 application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, funding has been secured for the 'Development' phase of Reimagining Margam Castle. This project runs until February 2028. Funding has been granted for specialist consultancies and resources to develop a Round 2 application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, if successful this will unlock the full grant. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide Construction Project Management Consultancy Services. Development Phase (RIBA 2-3) will run from the consultant's appointment to February 2028. Delivery Phase (RIBA 4-6) is anticipated to run from either a) Spring 2028 or b) Summer 2028 to a) end 2031 or b) Spring 2032 [dates (a) assumes a November 2027 Round 2 application and dates (b) assumes a February 2028 application - end dates incl. defects rectification]. This appointment includes a break clause; continuation to the Delivery Phase will depend on performance, obtaining all required permissions and consents, and a successful Round 2 pass.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041203-2026
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

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 17 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
NEATH PORT TALBOT 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
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

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