--- title: "Venue Cymru Futures Project - Architect-Led Integrated Design Team" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Venue Cymru Futures Project - Architect-Led Integrated Design Team Buyer: CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa90.json) ## Summary The Venue Cymru Futures Project, led by Conwy County Borough Council, is focused on appointing an Architect-Led Integrated Design Team to carry out significant capital works at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open procedure under UK legislation, targeting services under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This project includes creating a new Culture Hub, refurbishment of existing foyers and auditorium with improved seating and ventilation. The award stage is currently pending, with the contract set to start on 12 March 2026 and conclude by 9 March 2029. The project's advertised gross value is £2.4 million GBP, with submissions analysed by technical and cost envelopes. Conwy County Borough Council conducted the procurement due to time constraints with grant funding, without preliminary market engagement. This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Given the scope’s requirements, businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services are particularly well-suited to contribute. The project's ambitions for a new Culture Hub and comprehensive refurbishment work present lucrative avenues for companies capable of handling complex design and construction projects. AOC Architecture Ltd, as the awarded supplier, represents an example of a suitable SME gaining an opportunity in the creative and professional service sector, potentially influencing further collaborations and expanding business portfolios regionally in Wales. ## Notice Contract Award Notice for the appointment of the Architect-Led Integrated Design Team to take forward a major capital project at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. The primary scope elements for the design team will be a new Culture Hub as an extension to the existing foyer, various refurbishment works in and around existing foyers, and refurbishment of the existing auditorium including replacement of seating and ventilation improvements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018089-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | COLWYN BAY | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL29 0GG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Conwy | | Electoral ward | Rhiw | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd North | | Delivery location | TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AOC ARCHITECTURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 15:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018089-2026 - 14 Jan 2026 at 10:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002969-2026 - 9 Jan 2026 at 15:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001959-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 14:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084990-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018089-2026 27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002969-2026 14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001959-2026 9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084990-2025 19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355663 Appendix A - Outline Programme - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355664 Appendix B - Indicative Pre-App Scheme - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355665 Appendix C - Upgrade and Improvement Opportunities Report - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355666 Appendix D - Contract Data - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=357111 Appendix E - Priced Activity Schedule (r2) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355669 Appendix F - Form of Tender & Declarations - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355673 Invitation to Tender (including instructions and specification) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=356897 VCF Landscaping Scope Mark-Up - illustrating the anticipated scope of landscaping / public realm works ## Notice URLs - http://www.conwy.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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