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16 Apr 2025 at 01:00

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29 Dec 2022 at 00:00

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04 Oct 2022 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded the Kings Gate Main Contract for works at Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd. This contract, valued at £5,210,000, involves the development of new visitor facilities within Kings Gate Tower, including a café, toilet facilities, exhibition spaces, retail area, external viewing decks, and staff accommodations. The initial contract duration was extended up to 31st March 2023 to include final works and adjustments. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, with the procurement being in the contract update stage as of April 16, 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with experience in heritage and conservation projects. SMEs like Grosvenor Construction Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete, especially if they possess the technical expertise required for intricate and historically significant undertakings. Engaging in such projects can foster growth through the enhancement of a company's portfolio, the acquisition of new skills, and the increase of business credibility and visibility within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Kings Gate Main Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Works required at Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd. This is the final modification notice to notify of an increase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-100664
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=100664
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,860,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL12 Gwynedd

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROSVENOR CONSTRUCTION LTD

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