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title: "Multidisciplinary Design Team Consultancy Services for the National Lottery Heritage Fund project Reimagining Margam Castle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc83"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Multidisciplinary Design Team Consultancy Services for the National Lottery Heritage Fund project Reimagining Margam Castle

Buyer: NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc83

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## Summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring Multidisciplinary Design Team Consultancy Services for the "Reimagining Margam Castle" project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This initiative, located in Port Talbot, UK, seeks expert services in conservation architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as structural and civil engineering. The project, active under the procurement ID CPU25-26-21, is classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions via etenderwales, with the tender submission deadline set for 8th September 2026, and an anticipated contract start date of 8th December 2026. The anticipated project completion is on 31st March 2032.

This tender is a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in heritage conservation and engineering services. Firms with industry-standard qualifications and conservation accreditations such as AABC or RIBA SCA, particularly those experienced with Scheduled Monuments and Listed Buildings in Wales, would be well-positioned to benefit. The contract offers a gross value of £1,650,000, making it a lucrative prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering in a large, complex heritage setting. The procurement strategy prioritises a balance of quality and price, offering comprehensive business growth possibilities through engagement with local and historical architectural projects.

## Notice

Following a successful Round 1 application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), funding has been secured for the 'Development' phase of Reimagining Margam Castle. This project runs until February 2028. Funding has been granted for specialist consultancies and resources to develop a Round 2 application to NLHF, if successful this will unlock the full grant. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a conservation architect-led Multidisciplinary Design Team including the following disciplines: conservation architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, and structural and civil engineering. The appointed consultant will be the lead consultant, lead designer and principal designer (CDM) for The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project Reimagining Margam Castle. The successful bidder will have industry standard qualifications and be conservation accredited (AABC, RIBA SCA or equivalent) with experience of working within a large, complex heritage setting, and have an in-depth understanding of the requirements regarding Scheduled Monuments and Listed Buildings, ideally with experience working in Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067082-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,375,000 |
| Lots value | £1,375,000 |
| 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 | NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA13 1PJ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067082-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067082-2026
  16th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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