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title: "Land at Carmarthen West - Residential development opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045058"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-17"
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# Land at Carmarthen West - Residential development opportunity

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045058

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## Summary

Carmarthenshire County Council conducted a public procurement process to appoint a developer for a residential development project on an 8.4-acre green-field site located two miles west of Carmarthen Town Centre. The development, benefiting from direct access to the new Carmarthen West Link Road, includes the construction of homes for which 30% will be purchased by the Council upon completion. The procurement process utilised the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, as outlined in Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and was conducted via the eTenderWales portal. The contract, valued at £20.5 million, was awarded to Lovell Partnerships Ltd. on 19 December 2024, with the process completed by 17 January 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in residential and multi-dwelling building projects. The procurement method allows for a streamlined negotiation process, which could enable efficient project execution and foster partnerships that contribute to regional development. Large construction firms with experience in delivering high-quality residential developments and fulfilling community benefit clauses in public contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging in such projects can provide a platform for growth, enhanced reputation, and expanded business networks within the public sector.

## Notice

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD, NOT A TENDER OPPORTUNITY Carmarthenshire County Council has appointed a developer to deliver a residential scheme on an 8.4 acre Council-owned green-field site, two miles to the west of Carmarthen Town Centre. The site benefits from direct access to the new Carmarthen West Link Road, connecting the A40 at Traveller's Rest to College Road. As part of this development, there will be a requirement for the developer to provide homes for the Council to acquire, at a minimum specification. 30% of the dwellings will be purchased by Carmarthenshire County Council on completion. This Procurement was undertaken in accordance with the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation pursuant to Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Although the Council utilised the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation route, it reserved the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Carmarthenshire County Council has appointed a developer to deliver a residential scheme on an 8.4 acre Council-owned green-field site, two miles to the west of Carmarthen Town Centre. The site benefits from direct access to the new Carmarthen West Link Road, connecting the A40 at Traveller's Rest to College Road. As part of this development, there will be a requirement for the developer to provide homes for the Council to acquire, at a minimum specification. 30% of the dwellings will be purchased by Carmarthenshire County Council on completion. This Procurement was undertaken in accordance with the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation pursuant to Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Council expressly reserved the right to award the Contractual Agreement on the basis of the initial tenders without negotiation. For this particular Contractual Agreement, it was envisaged that the Council would award the Contractual Agreement on the basis of the initial tender without negotiation, however the Council would have informed Bidders if negotiation was to be undertaken, in accordance with the Invitation to Participate in Initial Tender document. A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) was published for Stage 1 of the process through which the Council invited suitably qualified and experienced organisations to submit a response to the PQQ in order to determine whether they met a minimum standard of financial standing and technical capability and capacity to deliver the required development. Following the evaluation of this PQQ, those bidders who passed Stage 1 were invited to participate in Stage 2 by submitting an Initial Tender. The Council did not setting a maximum number of Bidders to be invited to tender at Stage 2. Bidders were invited to participate and submit an initial tender based on the minimum requirements and scored criteria set out in the PQQ. Additional information: Following conclusion of Stage 2 Initial Tender, the Council awarded the Contractual Agreement on the basis of the initial tender received, without negotiation.

Renewal: The development timeframe and any options for extensions will be outlined in the Contractual Agreement. Refer to Section 8 of the Heads of Terms document (in the Tender documentation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001596-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOVELL PARTNERSHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45215214 - Residential homes construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001596-2025
- 8 Apr 2024 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011273-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.lovell.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281

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