---
title: "Review of Acceptable Cost Guidance (ACG)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066cc3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Review of Acceptable Cost Guidance (ACG)

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066cc3

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Welsh Government, as the buying organisation, involves the "Review of Acceptable Cost Guidance (ACG)" related to services within the industry category of research and development consultancy services and construction consultancy services. Located in Cardiff, UKL22 region, the procurement stage has reached completion, with key dates including the award on 17th March 2026 and the contract period from 16th March 2026 to 18th May 2026. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, focussing on strategic cost benchmarking against UK building indices and other data sources.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services linked to research, development, and construction. Organisations like CAST Consult, the awarded supplier, highlight the potential for SMEs to thrive in such projects that demand expertise in cost guidance and strategy formulation for regular cost reviews. Companies with strong analytical capabilities and experience in construction and research-related consultancy are particularly well-positioned to engage in similar future procurement processes that prioritise innovative methodologies and actionable insights.

## Notice

Review current Acceptable Cost Guidance published by Welsh Government, including a cost benchmarking exercise with the key UK building indices in the UK and other relevant data sources. Consider the scope and make recommendations to either expand or reduce or remain as it currently is. Identify a strategy for the frequency and timing of ACG cost reviews. Identify an effective method of updating the ACGs which can be implemented by Welsh Produce a 'How to Use it Guide'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024290-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAST CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 17:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024290-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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