Tender

Fire Engineer Stage 3+ Plas Gunter Mansion

PLAS GUNTER MANSION TRUST CYF

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Summary of the contracting process

Plas Gunter Mansion Trust cyf, located in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, is inviting tenders for a project titled "Fire Engineer Stage 3+ Plas Gunter Mansion." The procurement is at the tender stage, with the process having been initiated on 12th December 2025. The Trust seeks a Fire Engineer experienced in heritage buildings to aid in the conservation and transformation of the Grade II* listed 17th-century building. The procurement, classified under architectural, construction, and engineering services, is open with a closing date for tenders on 15th January 2026. The project must utilise £300,000 of match funding by the end of March 2026, with an award decision expected by 19th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in heritage projects. The open procurement method allows experienced heritage building specialists to collaborate with Plas Gunter Mansion Trust's existing design team, offering comprehensive services from design through to deployment. Suitable candidates must demonstrate quantitative and qualitative competence, providing fee breakdowns by RIBA stages and possessing relevant public and professional indemnity cover. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a track record in challenging heritage restoration projects could find this an excellent opportunity for growth, supported by solid community involvement and backing from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Engineer Stage 3+ Plas Gunter Mansion

Notice Description

Plas Gunter Mansion Trust is seeking to appoint a Fire Engineer with experience of working on heritage buildings.The Trust was awarded a Delivery Phase grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in early October 2025 to conserve and transform Gunter Mansion, a Grade II* listed 17th century building in Abergavenny.We have also been awarded PS300,000 of match funding which has to be spent by the end of March 2026 so we have confirmed the appointment of the existing base build designers who will undertake several discrete packages of work and the RIBA Stage 4 design.The Trust wishes to appoint an experienced Fire Engineer as soon as possible to work with the Design Team.More information on the proposed works and community project is appended to this notice.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=159310. (WA Ref:159310)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159310
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159310
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
Open
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20263 weeks 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

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

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