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C059/2025/2026 - Conwy Castle Regeneration - Lead Consultant

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Llywodraeth Cymru, also known as the Welsh Government, involves an exciting regeneration project titled "Conwy Castle Regeneration - Lead Consultant." The process has reached the award stage, with Chambers Conservation Ltd being appointed as the lead design consultant. The project falls under the services category, specifically involving architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the contracting authority aims to rejuvenate Castell Conwy starting in 2025. A budget of £3,000,000 to £4,000,000 excluding VAT over a four-year period is allocated, covering both professional fees and on-site works. Key initiatives include internal alterations, potential extensions to the visitor centre, and conservation works. The contract was signed on 5th March 2026.

This tender presents multiple opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in historic building conservation and offering sub-consultancy services. Potential stakeholders include quantity surveyors, ecologists, archaeologists, and various engineering experts. As the lead consultant, Chambers Conservation Ltd will oversee project management, potentially requiring skilled sub-consultants experienced in working around scheduled monuments. This multi-faceted project allows businesses with expertise in RIBA Stage management and world heritage site work to offer their unique skills, thus enhancing their portfolio and broadening their clientele base within the architectural and heritage conservation sectors.

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Notice Title

C059/2025/2026 - Conwy Castle Regeneration - Lead Consultant

Notice Description

Mini Competition from Cadw Consultancy Framework - F088/2020/2021Cadw are to embark on a series of exciting projects in/around Castell Conwy, starting in 2025 with the procurement and appointment of a lead design consultant (the bidder). The lead design consultant will then, with assistance from Cadw, procure and appoint their own team of subconsultants to deliver multiple projects in and around the castle.A budget range of PS3,000,000 - PS4,000,000 excluding VAT is available for the purposes of this contract over the 4-year contract period - this to include professional fees and works on site.The projects include:* Internal alterations and adaptations to the existing visitor centre* Potential extension to the existing visitor centre (to create a distinct 'entry only' point)* Delivery of a wide-ranging interpretation scheme - an interpretation design consultant has been separately appointed by Cadw* Conservation works to the existing historic fabricIt is considered the lead consultant will require the services of the following sub-consultants:i. Quantity Surveyorii. Archaeologistiii. Ecologistiv. Mechanical and Electrical Engineerv. Structural Engineervi. Fire Safety Engineervii. 3D Laser surveyIt is expected that that lead consultant will undertake the role as Principal Designer (for the purposes of the CDM Regulations) and that all the sub-consultants will be able to demonstrate previous experience in working in/around/with historic buildings (preferably scheduled monuments within a world heritage site).The lead consultant and team will effectively manage the projects - either singly or concurrently - from RIBA Stage 0/1 right the way through to handover to Cadw.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162483
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162483
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£191,980 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CHAMBERS CONSERVATION

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