Planning

National Waterfront Museum, Swansea - Consultancy and Construction Framework

AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National Waterfront Museum, Swansea - Consultancy and Construction Framework" is being conducted by Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales, situated in Cardiff. This tender, which is currently in the planning stage, focuses on the services category and is centred on extensive redevelopment plans for the National Waterfront Museum located in Swansea. The project aims to transition the museum from its current industrial focus to one that underscores Wales' maritime heritage. This aligns with ongoing cultural and developmental strategies laid out by the Council of the City and County of Swansea. The opportunity comprises consultancy services including architectural design, project and design preparation, and other construction consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and design consultancy, interior design, and construction advisory services. Companies with experience in museum spaces, landscape design, and exhibition planning will find this an attractive proposition due to the multi-phased redevelopment project, which could foster long-term business relationships and growth. Additionally, firms capable of delivering innovative consultancy services in alignment with cultural development plans will be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement, making it an excellent opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector projects focused on heritage and cultural development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

National Waterfront Museum, Swansea - Consultancy and Construction Framework

Notice Description

The National Waterfront Museum opened in 2005 in a formal partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru and the Council of the City and County of Swansea (CCS). National Waterfront Museum Swansea is a limited company registered number 04255473.Amgueddfa Cymru is currently considering a multi-phased project of redevelopment of the National Waterfront Museum which will shift its focus from an industrial museum to one that tells Wales' stories of living with the sea. This project will respond to and support the current redevelopment plans that CCS has for Swansea Museum, incorporating CCS' emerging Culture Strategy as well as the Local Development Plan 2023-2038. Of particular importance are CCS' plans to further develop the maritime quarter into a strong cultural destination for residents and tourists.Amgueddfa Cymru wishes to create a framework agreement for provision of a range of consultancy services to support and deliver the redevelopment project and on-going works flowing from the vision for the National Waterfront Museum.See the attached word document for further information.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=153740.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153740
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153740
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

71220000 - Architectural design services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79932000 - Interior design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES
Contact Name
Emma Olivari
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NP
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
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-kuma6s-153740-2025-07-22T08:36:50Z",
    "date": "2025-07-22T08:36:50Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-kuma6s-153740",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-3",
            "name": "Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Procurement Manager, Cathays Park,",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF10 3NP"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Emma Olivari",
                "url": "https://www.museumwales.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "MINISTRY",
                        "description": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales",
        "id": "org-3"
    },
    "planning": {
        "rationale": "The following services are likely to be required:Museum Architecture and Spaces* Design and concept development for museum spaces, including activity spaces, circulation areas, commercial hire spaces.* Option appraisals and feasibility testing for architectural interventions* Architectural Drawings and Plans* Structural Engineering* Interior Design* Installation of interior design and renders.* Landscape Design and PlansInterpretation and Exhibition Planning, Build and Installation* Interpretive planning* Interpretive design and concept development for exhibitions, including research and writing copy where necessary* Design and concept development for museum publications, including research and writing copy where necessary* Design Services: sound design, 2D, 3D, computer interactives, interpretive games* Video production and editing* Creative direction.* App development.* Design and build of furniture, such as exhibition displays, reception desks, plinths.* Decant and removal of exhibition structures, such as displays, temporary walls* Display case manufacture, installation and repair, including advice on environmental controls and security* Mount making, all materials* Initial maintenance/review.Conservation* Conservation Services across the industrial and maritime collections (paper/archival, art, ship models, archaeological, natural history etc.), including preventative.Facilities Management* Recycling Services* Pavement repairs* Tree Surveys and Management* Scaffolding services* Specialist Cleaning Services(WA Ref:153740)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-kuma6s-153740-tender-153740",
        "title": "National Waterfront Museum, Swansea - Consultancy and Construction Framework",
        "description": "The National Waterfront Museum opened in 2005 in a formal partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru and the Council of the City and County of Swansea (CCS). National Waterfront Museum Swansea is a limited company registered number 04255473.Amgueddfa Cymru is currently considering a multi-phased project of redevelopment of the National Waterfront Museum which will shift its focus from an industrial museum to one that tells Wales' stories of living with the sea. This project will respond to and support the current redevelopment plans that CCS has for Swansea Museum, incorporating CCS' emerging Culture Strategy as well as the Local Development Plan 2023-2038. Of particular importance are CCS' plans to further develop the maritime quarter into a strong cultural destination for residents and tourists.Amgueddfa Cymru wishes to create a framework agreement for provision of a range of consultancy services to support and deliver the redevelopment project and on-going works flowing from the vision for the National Waterfront Museum.See the attached word document for further information.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=153740.",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "51310000",
                "description": "Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            },
            {
                "id": "71220000",
                "description": "Architectural design services",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            },
            {
                "id": "71242000",
                "description": "Project and design preparation, estimation of costs",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            },
            {
                "id": "71310000",
                "description": "Consultative engineering and construction services",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            },
            {
                "id": "71530000",
                "description": "Construction consultancy services",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            },
            {
                "id": "79415200",
                "description": "Design consultancy services",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            },
            {
                "id": "79822500",
                "description": "Graphic design services",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            },
            {
                "id": "79932000",
                "description": "Interior design services",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            }
        ]
    },
    "noticetype": "S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice"
}