Planning

Capital Funding Feasibility Study

AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is seeking to procure services for a Capital Funding Feasibility Study as part of their strategic redevelopment of the National Museum Cardiff. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with work scheduled to begin in September and conclude by the end of November 2025. This initiative falls under the services category and centres on assessing the feasibility of securing funding for the museum's redevelopment. The project is aligned with the Welsh Government's Strategic Outline Case and represents a critical step in improving the centuries-old museum to enhance cultural engagement for future generations in Wales. The museum, located in Cardiff, is exploring a mixed model of capital funding, including public sources, donations, and private investments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in feasibility studies, business and management advisory services, and strategic analysis. Businesses with a proven track record in data-led, evidence-based analysis in a collaborative and flexible manner are well-suited to compete. The project requires engagement with multiple stakeholders and necessitates an agile approach as it is subject to change according to external developments. This opportunity allows bidders to not only contribute to a strategic cultural endeavour in Wales but also potentially engage in subsequent phases of the redevelopment process, thereby fostering sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Capital Funding Feasibility Study

Notice Description

National Museum of Wales - Amgueddfa Cymru seeks to procure services to conduct a Capital Funding Feasibility Study for the consideration of potential options for the redevelopment of National Museum Cardiff.The consideration for this redevelopment is currently at the first stage of the Welsh Government business case development stage - Strategic Outline Case - and explores variable options for the redevelopment.This is part of a highly strategic programme to improve and develop Amgueddfa Cymru's 100-year-old capital city museum to ensure a museum fit for future generations. The options are ambitious and inspirational; they have the potential to completely transform engagement with culture in Wales.Any realised project would see National Museum Cardiff undergo extensive capital redevelopment, including new capital development. Welsh Government has given early support to enabling elements. Amgueddfa Cymru anticipates a mixed model of capital funding for such a programme to include, but not limited to, public funding, fundraised amounts from trusts & foundations and individuals and private sector funds.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=154381.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154381
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154381
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 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

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

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