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Manufacturing Business Consultant

DOWN TO EARTH CONSTRUCTION

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Summary of the contracting process

Down to Earth Construction, based in Swansea, is spearheading an ambitious project to develop a community-led manufacturing facility. This initiative aims to place communities at the centre of creating homes and public infrastructure using modern methods of construction and off-site manufacturing techniques, interfacing these with natural materials. Mark McKenna, the contact point, outlines a comprehensive plan approved on 29th October 2025, following a tender process initiated on 24th June 2025. The contract was subsequently awarded to Dragon Executive Management Ltd and signed on 24th July 2025. The procurement falls under 'services' with specific focus on construction consultancy and related research and development services. Key dates saw the tender period close on 11th July 2025, with full planning approval received, reflecting a harmonious progression from tender to award.

This tender is a promising platform for businesses focused on consultancy within the construction manufacturing industry, offering a dynamic opportunity for growth. Companies with a background in strategic management and business development, particularly those accustomed to developing business plans and forecasts within the construction sector, would be well-suited to participate. The project's scope aligns with construction and consultancy sectors, attracting firms that specialise in innovative methods and sustainable practices. Additionally, businesses engaged in community-focused activities or that possess experience in the Welsh market could leverage local insights to optimise operations and contractual arrangements, thereby facilitating significant business expansion over the forthcoming 5-year horizon.

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Notice Title

Manufacturing Business Consultant

Notice Description

Down to Earth has ambitious plans to develop a community-led manufacturing facility to enable communities to be at the heart of creating homes and public infrastructure, at scale. Integrating the very best of MMC/OSM with people-centred processes and use of natural materials, the new facility will blend cutting edge technologies with empowering people to be at the heart of regeneration of our built and natural environments. Hot off the press: we now have FULL PLANNING APPROVAL!Building on the recently launched Welsh Government "Tai ar y Cyd - Pattern Book" of Social Housing, our new facility will enable communities to build panels for homes and other public infrastructure using home grown timber and natural materials.The Manufacturing Business Consultant will undertake an intensive 3-month piece of work to further develop a 5-year business and operational plan of our new facility.In summary, identify:Optimal clients to targetOptimal panelised products to developOptimal contractual arrangementsEfficient and compliant operations arrangementsOptimal pricing structure and impact measuresWhat our core USP is/should beRealistic 5-year growth plan (I&E/cash flow/logistics/staffing structure)Marketing strategy for 5-year growth planSee website for more detailed responsibilities: https://t.ly/_UMU2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152375
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152375
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months 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
DOWN TO EARTH CONSTRUCTION
Contact Name
Mark McKenna
Contact Email
info@downtoearthproject.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792232439

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA3 3AP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Bishopston
Westminster Constituency
Gower

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAGON EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

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