{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069189-2026-05-05T14:26:05+01:00", "date": "2026-05-05T14:26:05+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069189", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PRGM-1776-LMWP", "name": "Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PRGM-1776-LMWP" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Civic Centre", "locality": "Port Talbot", "postalCode": "SA13 1PJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKL17" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Wayne Thomas", "email": "w.thomas3@npt.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.npt.gov.uk", "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" }, { "id": "GB-WLS", "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS", "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PRGM-1776-LMWP", "name": "Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council" }, "planning": { "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "Feasibility study completed. Site works completed earlier than scheduled, need to appoint operator asap." }, "tender": { "id": "CPU25-26-108", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Appointment of Operator for 8 Bedroom Family Friendly Accommodation, Retail Unit, Public Car Park, Play Area & Public Toilets at Pontneddfechan", "description": "Neath Port Talbot Council invites tenders from experienced commercial operators to secure a 20 year lease (with the option to extend for a further 5 years) to run and maintain a new flagship offer in Waterfall Country Pontneddfechan in the Vale of Neath. We are seeking an operator to take on the complete management of the following: * An eight-bedroom, family-friendly visitor accommodation * A retail unit suitable for a farm shop or community shop * A 136-space public car park * A children's play area * Public toilets serving both the local community and visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a fully integrated visitor hub at the gateway to Waterfall Country. The successful operator will have the opportunity to build a thriving business, enhance the visitor experience and play a key role in supporting the local community and economy.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "55300000", "description": "Restaurant and food-serving services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "63513000", "description": "Tourist information services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "98341000", "description": "Accommodation services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45212400", "description": "Accommodation and restaurant buildings" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "55200000", "description": "Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKL17", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 8882180.1, "amount": 7401816.75, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "concession" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "submissionMethodDetails": "The Invitation to Tender documentation is available to be accessed and tenders to be submitted via etenderwales: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html Suppliers' Instructions 'How to Express Interest in this ITT': 1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registered you will need to up-date them). - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - Click the 'Suppliers register here' link. - Complete the 'Organisation Details' and 'User Details' sections. - Note the username you choose and click 'save' when complete. - You will shortly receive and email with your unique password (please keep this secure). - Agree to the terms and conditions and click 'continue'. 2. Express an interest in the ITT. - Login to the portal with the username / password. - Click the 'ITT Open to all Suppliers' link. - Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_123750). - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button on the right-hand side of the screen. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITT pages'. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.) - Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting 'Buyer Attachments'. 3. Responding to the ITT. - You can now choose to 'Respond' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). - Note the 'Closing Date', and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. Helpdesk details on homepage of etenderwales.", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en", "cy" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-11T12:00:00+01:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-04T12:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-07-06T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 8882180.1, "amount": 7401816.75, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "cost", "name": "Commercial", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical - Detailed Breakdown of Proposal", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical - Key target Markets", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical - Resident Concerns", "numbers": [ { "number": 5, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical - Environmentally Friendly Practices", "numbers": [ { "number": 5, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2046-08-30T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2051-08-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Option to extend for a further 5 years from initial term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "Option to extend for a further 5 years from initial term." } } ], "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "041076-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041076-2026", "datePublished": "2026-05-05T14:26:05+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ], "riskDetails": "Risk of non-delivery operations - Due diligence to be undertaken through tendering process in addition to contractual obligations for tenderers. Works are funded by external grant funding upon completion. Quality Assurance - Inclusion of operating agreement alongside lease. Operational Risks (site vacant) - Scenario planning underway to potentially operate elements of the site. Contractual Risk - Agree set milestones. Inclusion of delivery schedule within the tender assessment." }, "language": "en" }