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Interpretation Plan Design & Fit-Out Consultant required

PLAS GUNTER MANSION TRUST CYF

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Award

20 Jan 2026 at 09:20

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 09:07

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

The procurement process, conducted by Plas Gunter Mansion Trust cyf, pertains to the appointment of an Interpretation Plan Design and Fit-Out Consultant for the historic Plas Gunter Mansion site in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. The procurement falls under the services category, with specific emphasis on museum construction work, specialty design services, and cultural services. Initially launched in December 2025, the tender period concluded by mid-December, and the award decision followed on 7th January 2026. The award, valued at £227,813, was made to Imagemakers Design And Consultancy Limited. This process represents the award stage of a broader initiative, funded by a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant aimed at restoring Gunter Mansion and enriching Abergavenny's cultural landscape.

This tender offers compelling business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in heritage interpretation, museum design, and construction services. By engaging in a project of such cultural significance, businesses can showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality, historically sensitive projects that engage diverse audiences. Firms with a demonstrated track record in handling National Lottery Heritage Fund projects, experience in the Welsh heritage sector, and a robust approach to eco-friendly procurement are particularly well-suited to seize such opportunities. The project allows businesses to leverage their skills in adaptive reuse and interpretation to contribute to Abergavenny's community and its historical narrative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation Plan Design & Fit-Out Consultant required

Notice Description

Plas Gunter Mansion Trust was awarded a Delivery Phase grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in early October 2025 for the Restoration of Gunter Mansion in Abergavenny.The consultants who developed the concept for the Interpretation Plan during the Development Phase cannot continue into the Delivery Phase. Therefore, the Trust now wishes to appoint a new and experienced consultant team who can deliver the design and fit-out phase.Plas Gunter Mansion in Abergavenny is a capsule of stories from the past 400 years. From peaceful domesticity to Catholic resistance, commercial use to historic revival, the building is now embarking on a new chapter in its history.The project has the potential to be a key part of the extraordinary narrative collectively represented by the historic and religious sites in Monmouthshire as well as a means to reflect and strengthen the cultural identity of the community of Abergavenny. This is an exciting project, one which will enable local people and visitors to learn more about the history of Abergavenny and its relevance to wider themes such as persecution, tolerance and sanctuary that have particular relevance today.The re-developed Plas Gunter Mansion site will house several mixed-use spaces:* A welcome space on the ground floor leading to an exhibition on the first floor and access to the hidden attic chapel on the second floor.* Flexible commercial units on the ground floor for lease to local businesses* A flexible meeting room space available for hire or community use on the first floor.* Two lettable offices on the second floorThrough extensive consultation a framework of interpretive messages has been developed to structure the visitor experience. Themes and stories have been informed through consultation with different audience groups. A programme of participation activities will take place either on site or as outreach events.A full brief and accompanying documents are available as downloads attached to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158757
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158757
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

45 - Construction work

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

79930000 - Specialty design services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,813 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 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
PLAS GUNTER MANSION TRUST CYF
Contact Name
Deborah Holland
Contact Email
administrator@plasguntermansion.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7798610114

Buyer Location

Locality
MONMOUTHSHIRE
Postcode
NP7 5ER
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Grofield
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMAGEMAKERS DESIGN AND CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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