Award

Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works contract was awarded by the Welsh Government to John Weaver (Contractors) Ltd. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract includes various additional packages covering works such as creating new areas at the castle, refurbishments, and conservation works. The total value of the contract is GBP 8.14 million, with a focus on enhancing visitor facilities and historical preservation.

This public procurement opportunity at Caerphilly Castle presents business growth potential for construction and historic preservation companies like John Weaver (Contractors) Ltd. The contract involves significant works to improve visitor experiences and infrastructure at the castle, offering opportunities for suppliers and contractors with expertise in historical restoration and project management. The Welsh Government's decision to award the contract without competition was based on the contractor's expertise, past performance, and the complexity of the project, aiming to ensure value for money and successful project completion.

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Notice Title

Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works

Notice Description

The award of the contract for the main regeneration works at Caerphilly Castle following the publication of a Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice ref 2022/S 000-036684.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice following the publication of a Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice ref 2022/S 000-036684 published on 29/12/2022. Cadw is the Welsh Government's historic environment service working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales. Cadw sought to appoint a suitably accredited and experienced Principal Contractor to undertake pre-construction services and the construction works for the regeneration programme at Caerphilly Castle through the Early Contractor Involvement route. The original scope of works were to include a new build visitor centre, cafe and w/c, refurbishment of the existing shop, refurbishment and remodelling of the Great Hall and Interpretation works throughout the castle. Eight additional packages of work will now be awarded which were identified as required, in order to deliver the original scope of works. These eight packages of work are noted within section IV of this notice.. The original opportunity and award notice was published at a local level through Sell2Wales as the contract was below the FTS threshold. The additional eight packages of work required meant the total value was above threshold and was why the previous Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice was published.

Procurement Information

As noted in the published Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice ref 2022/S 000-036684, the principle of an ECI appointment was to allow Cadw to ensure the affordability and buildability of the proposed design from RIBA stages 1 to 4. During the initial stages it became apparent that additional essential works were required in order for the three main packages to be delivered. These eight additional packages will cover: a new terrace area to the cafe and balustrade railings; access works to enable visitors to view the new interpretation; new wi-fi installations; refurbishment of the old visitor centre; refurbishment and strengthening of 3 access bridges; a new rest/wild garden area; creation of an accessible "play for all" play area; and conservation works to the water gate to allow a viewing platform. These eight additional packages of work were not anticipated at the original award and were only identified as required as part of the detailed design development. Cadw's view is still that due to the significant investment in time, the processes that John Weaver Contractors have implemented, the relationships they have made with the wider design team and through their own supply chain during RIBA stages 1 to 4 and their expert knowledge of working within an historical context and scheduled monument, that they were therefore best placed to deliver all packages of the contract, ensure value for money and a successful conclusion of the contract for Cadw. In addition, it is also Cadw's view that due to size and capacity of the site, to ensure the safety of it as well as contractors and members of the public, it would not be practical or safe to accommodate two main contractors at the site at the same time to cover the works and that should the works be treated separately, the optimised scheduling to ensure vfm, could not be achieved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-125657
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125657
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212354 - Castle construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,140,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
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
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN WEAVER (CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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