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Vivian Engine House Restoration

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Vivian Engine House Restoration project, led by the City & County of Swansea, has reached the award stage. Despite its cancellation, this project aimed to secure the grade II listed building at Hafod Copper Works, Swansea, making it wind and weather tight, in accordance with Cadw's control framework. Situated in the UKL18 region, the procurement falls under the industry category of works, specifically within "General public services". The project was initiated through a limited procurement method due to late additional funding from Welsh Government TRI, necessitating urgency which bypassed the standard competitive procedures.

This tender presented an opportunity for businesses skilled in historical building restoration, particularly those adept with urgent timeframes, like John Weaver, who were initially contracted under similar restoration projects. Companies with capabilities in construction and specialised restoration works could find this type of project suitable for growth, especially those experienced with working under urgent and unforeseen conditions. The procurement process using an award procedure without prior publication, details a unique opportunity for businesses that are able to rapidly mobilise and comply with urgent requirements, highlighting the niche market segment within public procurement.

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Notice Title

Vivian Engine House Restoration

Notice Description

The aim of this work is to stop the grade II listed building from deteriorating further, to make the structure wind and weather tight; whilst working to the control framework required by Cadw

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this work is to stop the grade II listed building from deteriorating further, to make the structure wind and weather tight; whilst working to the control framework required by Cadw

Procurement Information

The Council has received late additional funding from Welsh Government TRI funding. Therefore for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority as the funding was received late , the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with. Otherwise the Council will forego the allocated funding. These unforeseen circumstances necessitate the awarding of the contract to John Weaver who were procured through a compliant process to undertake Musgrave Engine House Restoration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-090645
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=090645
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
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)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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