Quantity Surveyor 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 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Quantity Surveyor Consultancy Services in connection with the 'Reimagining Margam Castle' project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project, located in the United Kingdom, falls under the services industry category of 'Quantity surveying services' with procurement being conducted through an open procedure. The tender stage of the process is currently active, and submissions are to be electronically submitted via the eTenderwales platform by the deadline of 8th September 2026. The project initiates in December 2026 and is anticipated to conclude in March 2032.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in major heritage projects, particularly those involving listed buildings and refurbishment. Companies with expertise in handling conservation projects, especially ones that are funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, are particularly encouraged to apply. The contract, valued at £220,000 to £264,000, is above the threshold and covered by the GPA, thus attracting high competition. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept at providing detailed method statements regarding experience, service delivery, risk management, and social value will find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth and establishing a strong presence in the heritage refurbishment sector.

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Notice Title

Quantity Surveyor 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 (the "Council") invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide Quantity Surveyor Consultancy Services. The successful bidder will have experience working on major heritage projects funded by NLHF relating to listed buildings, entailing conservation and refurbishment elements, and exhibitions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067083-2026
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

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
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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