--- title: "Market Engagement: New All Age School, Machynlleth, Mid Wales" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Market Engagement: New All Age School, Machynlleth, Mid Wales Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7.json) ## Summary Powys County Council in Llandrindod Wells is planning a procurement process for the design and construction of a new all-age school in Machynlleth, Mid Wales. This project, titled "Market Engagement: New All Age School, Machynlleth, Mid Wales," falls under the construction industry category and aims to create a modern, energy-efficient facility. The current procurement stage is at the planning phase with a preliminary market engagement notice published. Contractors interested in participating must submit their responses by 27 March 2026, with individual meetings scheduled to follow. The procurement process is set to advance in May 2026, aligning with Welsh devolved regulations and principles of the Procurement Act 2023. This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in construction works, particularly those with experience in environment-friendly design and build projects. Set to achieve high environmental standards including BREEAM 'Excellent' certification, the project provides a substantial growth potential for businesses capable of delivering a Net Zero Carbon facility. With an estimated project value of £46 million, the procurement process opens doors for firms within or seeking to expand into the UK construction market. Enterprises with relevant expertise in school facility development and sustainable construction are ideally positioned to compete for this valuable contract. ## Notice Powys County Council (the "Council") invites suitably experienced contractors to engage in early discussions relating to the design and construction of a new all age school in Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales. The proposed development will provide a modern, energy efficient facility within the existing school grounds, accommodating 540 pupils alongside childcare and early years provision. The Council is preparing to commence a formal competitive procurement process for the delivery of the Ysgol Bro Hyddgen project. To help shape the procurement strategy and maintain early contractor involvement, the Council is exploring a range of procurement approaches aimed at achieving best value and meeting programme objectives. Purpose of the Invitation The Council seeks to engage with contractors who have demonstrable experience in similar design and build construction projects. These discussions will support the refinement of project delivery strategy ahead of the formal tender process. Interested contractors are invited to contact the Council to register interest to participate in a short, individual discussion meeting. Project Background Ysgol Bro Hyddgen currently operates across two separate sites within Machynlleth, with the condition of existing buildings driving the need for a consolidated, fit for purpose, all age facility. A previous design has been progressed to RIBA Stage 4 and has gained full planning permission. The building is to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent', Net Zero Carbon in operation and less than 600kg/m2 CO2e embodied carbon. How to Express Interest Contractors wishing to participate in this preliminary market engagement are invited to contact the Council using the email address provided in the Contracting Authority section of the notice. Responses should be submitted by 12:00 on Friday 27 March 2026. Subject to capacity, the Council will host one-hour individual meetings with responding contractors. Where interest exceeds capacity, meeting slots may be prioritised based on the contractor's experience relevant to the nature and scale of the project. Participation is voluntary and will not influence or disadvantage involvement in any subsequent procurement process. All engagement will be undertaken in accordance with principles of transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination under the Procurement Act 2023. ### Planning Information Contractors wishing to participate in this preliminary market engagement are invited to contact the Council using the email address provided in the Contracting Authority section of the notice. Responses should be submitted by 12:00 on Friday 27 March 2026. Subject to capacity, the Council will host one-hour individual meetings with responding contractors. Where interest exceeds capacity, meeting slots may be prioritised based on the contractor’s experience relevant to the nature and scale of the project. Participation is voluntary and will not influence or disadvantage involvement in any subsequent procurement process. All engagement will be undertaken in accordance with principles of transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination under the Procurement Act 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020279-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £46,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 6 Mar 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020279-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020279-2026 6th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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