Planning

DAFEN SITE INFRASTRUCTURE

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 12:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DAFEN SITE INFRASTRUCTURE" project is currently in the planning stage, as managed by Llywodraeth Cymru, or the Welsh Government. This initiative falls under the 'works' industry category, focusing on construction work to develop roads, plot creation, SAB drainage, and an off-site surface water removal scheme in the United Kingdom. Notably, the contract is valued at £7,200,000, excluding VAT. The Welsh Government, known for its adherence to public authority and central government regulations, primarily oversees this procurement. Interested parties should note the future notice date scheduled for 1 September 2026, before considering the contract period from 1 November 2026 to 1 September 2027. The planning stage indicates opportunities are forthcoming, marking this as an essential period for firms to express preliminary interest and prepare for the competitive tendering phase.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for enterprises specialising in infrastructure and construction. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Businesses with a focus on construction, infrastructure development, or similar services can gain substantial foothold and expand their portfolio by participating in this high-value project. The procurement's scope, entailing crucial infrastructural works, provides a broad spectrum for businesses to leverage their expertise and deliver value, thus establishing or strengthening their presence within Wales and the broader UK construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAFEN SITE INFRASTRUCTURE

Notice Description

Site Development to include new roads, plot creation, SAB drainage, associated off site surface water removal scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045734-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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