Multidisciplinary Design Team Consultancy Services for the National Lottery Heritage Fund project Reimagining Margam Castle

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring Multidisciplinary Design Team Consultancy Services for the "Reimagining Margam Castle" project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This initiative, located in Port Talbot, UK, seeks expert services in conservation architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as structural and civil engineering. The project, active under the procurement ID CPU25-26-21, is classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions via etenderwales, with the tender submission deadline set for 8th September 2026, and an anticipated contract start date of 8th December 2026. The anticipated project completion is on 31st March 2032.

This tender is a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in heritage conservation and engineering services. Firms with industry-standard qualifications and conservation accreditations such as AABC or RIBA SCA, particularly those experienced with Scheduled Monuments and Listed Buildings in Wales, would be well-positioned to benefit. The contract offers a gross value of £1,650,000, making it a lucrative prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering in a large, complex heritage setting. The procurement strategy prioritises a balance of quality and price, offering comprehensive business growth possibilities through engagement with local and historical architectural projects.

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Notice Title

Multidisciplinary Design Team 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 (NLHF), 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 NLHF, if successful this will unlock the full grant. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a conservation architect-led Multidisciplinary Design Team including the following disciplines: conservation architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, and structural and civil engineering. The appointed consultant will be the lead consultant, lead designer and principal designer (CDM) for The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project Reimagining Margam Castle. The successful bidder will have industry standard qualifications and be conservation accredited (AABC, RIBA SCA or equivalent) with experience of working within a large, complex heritage setting, and have an in-depth understanding of the requirements regarding Scheduled Monuments and Listed Buildings, ideally with experience working in Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067082-2026
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 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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