Tender

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre Marketing

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has initiated a Request for Proposal (RfP) for leasing opportunities at the Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre. This tender is oriented towards the services industry, specifically in non-residential property and land management services, with an emphasis on enhancing local tourism and community impact. The organisation, acting under the governance of public law, is seeking a long-term partner to manage built assets and land. Located in Cardiff, the contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 27 February 2026. Potential bidders should note the proposal needs to ensure sustainable development and benefits to the local community.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in property and land management, tourism enhancement, and community-focused services. Companies with expertise in recreational and cultural services, particularly those that can innovate to boost local tourism, are well-suited to compete for this lease agreement. The procurement method is a limited process, allowing for a focused competition among qualified bidders. This tender is especially favourable for consortia, making it an attractive prospect for joint ventures aiming at business growth through collaborative, sustainable projects. Participation provides a platform for businesses to align with the strategic objectives of Natural Resources Wales, boosting their profile and enhancing service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre Marketing

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is conducting a Request for Proposal (RfP) for the opportunity to operate a lease of built assets and land at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre. It is issued to interested organisations, their professional advisers, and other parties essential to preparing a proposal submission for this opportunity and must not be used for any other purpose.Natural Resources Wales is the largest Welsh Government Sponsored Body, focussed on tackling the climate, nature and pollution emergencies. The work that we do to protect and enhance Wales' environment impacts everything that matters most - our communities, our wildlife and our future. Further information is available on NRW's website: https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/?lang=enWe are seeking a long-term, sustainable partner who will benefit local communities and enhance tourism by building upon the existing offer on site. NRW is proposing to award a lease of the relevant site to the successful bidder, as detailed further in the attached documentation. NRW is not intending to award a contract for the delivery of services on the site. However, where proposals include activities for the benefit of visitors and local communities, NRW will expect the successful bidder to commit to the arrangements set out in their proposal.-------Mae Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru (CNC) yn cynnal ymarfer Cais am Gynnig (RfP) am y cyfle i weithredu prydles o asedau adeiledig a thir yng Nghanolfan Ymwelwyr Bwlch Nant yr Arian. Mae'n cael ei gyhoeddi i sefydliadau a diddordeb, eu cynghorwyr proffesiynol, a phartion eraill sy'n hanfodol i baratoi i gyflwyno cynnig ar gyfer y cyfle hwn ac ni ddylid ei ddefnyddio at unrhyw ddiben arall.Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru yw'r corff mwyaf a noddir gan Lywodraeth Cymru, sy'n canolbwyntio ar fynd i'r afael ar argyfyngau hinsawdd, natur a llygredd. Mae'r gwaith a wnawn i warchod a gwella amgylchedd Cymru yn effeithio ar bopeth sydd bwysicaf - ein cymunedau, ein bywyd gwyllt a'n dyfodol. Rhagor o wybodaeth ar wefan CNC: https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/?lang=cyRydym yn chwilio am bartner hirdymor, cynaliadwy a fydd o fudd i gymunedau lleol ac yn gwella twristiaeth trwy adeiladu ar y cynnig presennol ar y safle. Mae CNC yn bwriadu dyfarnu prydles o'r safle perthnasol i'r cynigydd llwyddiannus, fel y manylir ymhellach yn y ddogfennaeth atodol. Nid yw CNC yn bwriadu dyfarnu contract ar gyfer darparu gwasanaethau ar y safle. Fodd bynnag, lle mae cynigion yn cynnwys gweithgareddau er budd ymwelwyr a chymunedau lleol, bydd CNC yn disgwyl i'r cynigydd llwyddiannus ymrwymo i'r trefniadau a nodir yn eu cynnig.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=158572.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. See 'Request for Proposal' (RfP) documentation.(WA Ref:158572)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158572
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158572
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

70332100 - Land management services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days to go
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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Nathalie Beaurain
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000653000

Buyer Location

Locality
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
Not specified

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

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