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title: "Development of New Build Council Housing at Former Gungrog School, Welshpool, Powys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0522ff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-30"
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# Development of New Build Council Housing at Former Gungrog School, Welshpool, Powys

Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0522ff

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## Summary

Powys County Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Development of New Build Council Housing at Former Gungrog School, Welshpool, Powys" project. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically focused on developing 16 bungalows on the site of the former Gungrog School in Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales. The council is seeking a competent contractor or consortium to undertake this project, which complies with Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 and assures energy efficiency with EPC A ratings. The tender process is open and falls below the threshold for open competition. The timeline includes an enquiry deadline on 18 July 2025, with the final tender submission due by 25 July 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 3 October 2025 and conclude by 29 January 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for construction companies that specialise in housing development and have the necessary qualifications such as a valid Constructionline Silver registration and SSIP accreditation. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The project presents an opportunity to collaborate with a local authority, which can result in future partnership potentials. Companies should ideally have experience in delivering similar contracts and the capability to meet stringent health and safety requirements. The procurement also requires the submission of certain insurances and a performance bond. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and establish a foothold in the public authority sector within Wales.

## Notice

Powys County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, qualified and competent Contractor (or a group of contractors acting as a Consortium) to develop x16 bungalows, comprising of 4 x2-bedroom and 12 x1-bedroom bungalows, on the site of the former Gungrog School, Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales. The scheme has been designed to meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 (WDQR 2021), Secured by Design Gold and Lifetime Homes. The dwellings have been designed to meet EPC A rating.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028913-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | £3,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS |
| Post town | Llandrindod Wells |
| Postcode | LD1 5LG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Powys |
| Electoral ward | Llandrindod South |
| Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe |
| Delivery location | TLL24 Powys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 15:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028913-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 13:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026476-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028913-2025
  30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026476-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.powys.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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