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Multi-Disciplinary Design Services, Woodlands Business Park,Ystradgynlais

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has concluded the procurement process for the Multi-Disciplinary Design Services at Woodlands Business Park in Ystradgynlais, Upper Swansea Valley. This contract, part of a priority project contributing to the Welsh Government Property Delivery Plan, involved a mini-competition under the SEWTAPS Framework, Lot 1. The project's aim is to develop small industrial units at Plot C2 of Woodlands Business Park. The procurement, initiated as a tender, reached the award stage on 15th December 2025, with Ahr Architects Limited selected as the supplier. The contract was actively signed on 8th December 2025 and will encompass the design process from RIBA Stage 1 to Stage 3, with the consultant providing client-side technical advisory services at later stages.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for architectural and construction consultancy firms seeking to expand their services within the public sector. Businesses specialising in multi-disciplinary design and consultancy for industrial developments would find themselves particularly well-suited to meet the requirements of such projects. The Welsh Government's focus on industrial unit development opens avenues for firms to contribute to regional growth, with beneficial implications for architectural services and local construction initiatives. Collaborating with the government on this project can enhance business portfolios and strengthen partnerships within the framework-oriented procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Multi-Disciplinary Design Services, Woodlands Business Park,Ystradgynlais

Notice Description

Welsh Government (WG) for the Welsh Ministers (the Client) wishes to appoint a Lead Design Consultant (the Consultant) to undertake the Multidisciplinary Design for the development. The Consultant will lead the design from RIBA Stage 1 to RIBA Stage 3. The Consultant will then be retained client-side, providing Technical Advisory services, following the appointment of the Design & Build Contractor from RIBA Stage 4 to RIBA Stage 6.The Client is seeking to build a development of small industrial units (the Business Units) on its site at Plot C2 of Woodlands Business Park located in Ystradgynlais in the Upper Swansea Valley, SA9 1JW (the Site)(See Appendix 1). The development is a priority project which will contribute to the objectives of the WG Property Delivery Plan.This was a mini-competition under the SEWTAPS Framework - Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159463
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159463
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction 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
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Cerys Edwards
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AHR ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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