Tender

Venue Cymru Futures Project - Project Director and Project Manager (RIBA Stage 3 - 6)

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council is in the tender stage for the "Venue Cymru Futures Project - Project Director and Project Manager (RIBA Stage 3 - 6)," with a focus on cultural building development in Llandudno, United Kingdom. This procurement seeks a Project Director, Project Manager, and an NEC4 Supervisor, who are experienced in the architectural, construction, and engineering sectors, to lead the forthcoming RIBA Stages 3 to 6. The total contract value is GBP 595,536, operating under an open procedure. Key deadlines include the submission of tenders by 7th July 2026 and the subsequent start of the contract period on 10th August 2026, concluding on 21st December 2029. The council has allocated the tender with an emphasis on quality and social value, ensuring compliance with Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architecture, construction, and cultural infrastructure management, especially those with expertise in multidisciplinary design and project management. With a clear focus on quality and social value, companies that can contribute to a cohesive and innovative design approach will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially leveraging the project to expand their credentials within public sector collaborations. The coordination of construction works across two workstreams further suggests opportunities for firms capable of managing dynamic and concurrent project requirements.

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Notice Title

Venue Cymru Futures Project - Project Director and Project Manager (RIBA Stage 3 - 6)

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) is seeking to procure a Project Director, Project Manager and NEC4 Supervisor with specialist knowledge and expertise in cultural buildings for a major capital project at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. The Consultant appointed through this procurement will subsequently lead and deliver RIBA Stages 3 to 6. Prior to this Appointment, CCBC appointed Plann Limited to undertake RIBA Stages 1 & 2, culminating in submission of the RIBA Stage 2 Report. The procurement of the Lead Consultant/Multidisciplinary Design Team and the Cost Consultant has been completed, with AOC Architecture appointed and currently progressing through RIBA Stage 2. The project is split into workstreams. Programmes for the two workstreams differ based on the Client's scheduling requirements and funding deadlines. It is anticipated that construction works for the two workstreams will be delivered independently however the shared project team will sit across both projects to support a coordinated and cohesive approach with awareness of any crossovers in design and construction. Whilst the same project team will take forward both workstreams, the design process for the auditorium and ventilation will progress ahead of the Culture Hub, to support the delivery of these works in 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b380
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055444-2026
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£496,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£496,280 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 21 Dec 2029 3-4 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
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 0GG
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

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