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Feasibility Study - Royal Welsh Farm Shop and Sheep Centre of Excellence

ROYAL WELSH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 16:16

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 15:12

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society initiated a tender process for a feasibility study titled "Feasibility Study - Royal Welsh Farm Shop and Sheep Centre of Excellence." The project falls under the services category, specifically within business services such as consulting, and is aligned with the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The buying organisation, located at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, aims to complete the feasibility studies by February 2026. The procurement is at the award stage, with Owen Davies Consulting Ltd selected as the supplier. The contracting process employed an open procurement method, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in consulting, particularly those with experience in retail and hospitality feasibility studies or agricultural facility development. The initiative involves two work packages: assessing the potential for a year-round farm shop and kitchen facility, and creating a Sheep Centre of Excellence. Companies with a solid understanding of the Welsh agricultural sector and policy context are well-suited for this opportunity, offering a platform for further involvement in shaping strategic infrastructure in the agricultural sector. Engaging in this project can enhance business profiles, expand networks, and provide valuable partnerships with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study - Royal Welsh Farm Shop and Sheep Centre of Excellence

Notice Description

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) seeks consultancy support to undertake comprehensive feasibility studies for two priority projects identified in the 2023 Royal Welsh Showground Vision & Masterplan. These studies are funded through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF).Work Package A: Royal Welsh Farm Shop & Kitchen - feasibility study examining market demand, business models, facility requirements, and funding strategies for a year-round farm shop and kitchen facility.Work Package B: Sheep, Shearing & Woolhandling Centre of Excellence - comprehensive review of sheep sector buildings and facilities to identify the most strategic approach to replacing the NSA building whilst enhancing facilities to create a unified centre of excellence.Both feasibility studies must be completed by February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-157030
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157030
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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL WELSH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Contact Name
Agata Kowalska-Belcher
Contact Email
agata@rwas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1982554416

Buyer Location

Locality
BUILTH WELLS
Postcode
LD2 3SY
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llanelwedd
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OWEN DAVIES CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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