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title: "Architect Services - Gwyr Community Land Trust"
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# Architect Services - Gwyr Community Land Trust

Buyer: CWMPAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039590

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Cwmpas for Architectural Services - Gwyr Community Land Trust. The procurement aims to obtain architectural design services for a newbuild low/zero carbon housing development in Swansea, South Wales. The process is at the award stage, with Pentan Partnership Ltd being the active supplier. The contract was signed on 10th March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair and open competition.

This tender for Architect Services can provide growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and related services, particularly those with a focus on community engagement, sustainability, and innovative design. Businesses with experience in designing low/zero carbon developments and community-led projects would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement highlights a commitment to social and environmental considerations, presenting a chance for businesses to contribute to community benefit activities through their participation.

## Notice

Procurement of architectural design services for a community led newbuild low/zero carbon affordable housing development comprising 14 Nr. new dwellings, a common house and associated infra-structure, landscaping and external works in Swansea, South Wales

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Gwyr Community Land Trust (GCLT) is seeking to appoint an Architect to work in partnership with our own in-house Architect, to design a development of 14 innovative, zero-carbon community-owned homes in Swansea, South Wales. The role to which this tender invitation relates is for Architect as Lead Designer and Principal Designer. The services to be commissioned are RIBA Stages 2-6. RIBA Stage 1 has been completed in-house, but it is acknowledged that the appointed Architect will need time to review project information and provide comment before proceeding. The proposed design is for a cohousing development of 14 homes, a common house and outbuildings including an agricultural barn, workshop, polytunnel, cycle store and plant room. The design also includes associated vehicle, cycle, and pedestrian access; landscaping works include SuDS features; and renewable energy provision via roof-mounted PV. It will be a community self-build, using tried and tested accessible design and build methods, working alongside industry professionals and contractors. The assessment of the tender submission will be based on the fee proposal and a qualitative evaluation of the experience, track record and technical understanding. The successful bidder will be appointed on the basis of cost and quality based on the fee proposal and responses to questions contained within the Client Brief and on the basis of a split of assessment of tenders being 40% cost, 60% quality. GCLT and its associated organisations and funders will have the right to use and reproduce the commissioned work without further charge or permission for this specific project. In addition, funders will have the right to reliance upon all designs and design work of the Architect. The submission response to this notice must contain the following: * Confirmation of the overall fee proposal including a breakdown of the fee to the pre- and post- contract stages and milestones for payment. * Responses to tender questions (Section 4) * Copy of PI insurance * Names and contact details of two referees to whom you have provided a similar service in the last two years and who you are happy for us to contact. GCLT reserves the right to hold informal discussions with bidders following submission of tenders. The detailed Client Brief is provided within the Additional Documents to this notice. Additional information: Detailed information on services required, tender submission requirements and quality assessment criteria and questions contained within Client Brief provided as additional document to this notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007193-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CWMPAS |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENTAN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007193-2023
- 20 Feb 2023 at 11:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005000-2023
- 6 Jan 2023 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000398-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://cwmpas.coop/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0857

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