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TH1425 Extension to Visitor Coach Layby Caerphilly Castle

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns Caerphilly County Borough Council's project to extend the visitor coach layby at Caerphilly Castle, located in Hengoed, South Glamorgan. This initiative, falling under the 'works' category with a focus on construction work, has reached the award stage as of 11th March 2026. The contracting authority, Caerphilly County Borough Council, spearheaded the tender titled "TH1425 Extension to Visitor Coach Layby Caerphilly Castle," emphasising economic and technical competency. The contract, valued at £590,485, was signed on 5th March 2026. Performance measures include a balance of quality, cost, and social factors with a strong focus on practical construction approaches and effective traffic management. A total of five bids were received, highlighting competitive interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those experienced in managing complex projects and developing public infrastructure. Horan Construction Limited, based in Cardiff, was chosen as the supplier, illustrating a strong demand for local expertise in construction and project management. Companies with robust risk management strategies and effective public liaison skills, especially with organisations like CADW and local businesses, can leverage such projects to demonstrate their capabilities, potentially fostering business growth. The structured procurement methodology, adhering to competency and quality benchmarks, offers a clear path for suppliers capable of delivering value through innovative solutions in public infrastructure works.

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Notice Title

TH1425 Extension to Visitor Coach Layby Caerphilly Castle

Notice Description

Extension to the existing bus layby to form a visitor coach layby, with associated ramped and stepped footpath access and retaining walls, to Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly.Pass/ Fail - Competency (Economic and Technical Capability and Professional Capacity)Quality - 30% Weighting, consisting of the following:* Traffic Management and phasing of the works - 30% weighting.* Construction Approach -35% weighting* Project Management and outline programme with resource data - 20% weighting* Risk Management - 7.5% weighting* Public Liaison (to include CADW, Residents, Businesses, Emergency Services, Motorists, Public Transport providers and the general public - 7.5% weightingCost - 60% Weighting.Social - 10% Weighting based on tenderers TOMS responses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162664
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162664
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£590,485 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YSTRAD MYNACH
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORAN CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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