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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Cyngor Gwynedd as the buying organisation, seeking a consultant for the Criccieth West Beach OBC project. Located in Caernarfon, United Kingdom, the process falls under the services industry category, specifically architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procurement method that invites competition below the threshold. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 28th August 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 4th September 2026. The project aims to develop a Strategic and Economic Case to Outline Business Case level for protecting the existing sea wall, with a budget of £70,000. The contract period is scheduled from 21st September 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to construction and engineering, particularly those experienced with coastal protection and strategic business case development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. With quality and commercial submission factors weighted at 60% and 40% respectively, businesses with expertise in technical solutions and competitive pricing are well-positioned to benefit. Successful engagement in this tender not only provides a financial opportunity but also enhances industry visibility and potential for future contracts with public authorities like Cyngor Gwynedd.

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Notice Title

Criccieth West Beach OBC

Notice Description

YGC wishes to employ a suitable consultant to undertake a Strategic and Economic Case, to Outline Business Case level to protect the existing sea wall at Criccieth West Beach, Gwynedd. The information compiled by the consultant will be used to inform an Outline Business Case for Welsh Government approval. A Strategic Outline Case (SOC) was completed and approved in 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071932-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERNARFON
Postcode
LL55 1SH
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Tref Caernarfon
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Further Information

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