---
title: "Former Radiocraft Unit, 251-253 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-116841"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAFF HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2022-05-20"
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# Former Radiocraft Unit, 251-253 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff

Buyer: TAFF HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-116841

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## Summary

The Taff Housing Association is undertaking a tender process for the demolition of the former Radiocraft Unit located at 251-253 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff. The project aims to construct ten socially affordable flats and a shell & core retail unit, alongside necessary external works. This procurement, which falls within the 'works' category, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 24th February 2022. The project value stands at £2,157,242, and was previously announced under the procurement method of open tender. Key dates include the tender's initial closing date of 28th January 2022 and an award period that concluded on 11th February 2022.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for construction and building firms, particularly those experienced in residential and mixed-use developments. Businesses that specialise in the construction of multi-dwelling buildings or those capable of providing socially sustainable housing solutions would be well-positioned to engage with Taff Housing Association. The inclusion of community benefits indicates a preference for contractors committed to social and environmental responsibilities, thus appealing to companies aligned with these values.

## Notice

Demolition of the former Radiocraft Unit on Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff. Construction of 10nr socially affordable flats (5nr 1 Bed 2 Person flats and 5nr 2 Bed 3 Person flats) and shell & core construction of a ground floor retail unit. To achieve EPC A Rating.Also includes all external works such as drainage, services, paths, patios, landscaping etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116841 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,157,242 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAFF HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | CANTON, CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 1JD |
| 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 | Canton |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LCB CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 11:17 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116841
- 15 Dec 2021 at 15:54 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116841

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC382574&idx=7
  12th January 2022 - Proposed Roof Plan
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC382574&idx=6
  11th January 2022 - Existing plans and elevation of the building. No dwg for 2nd floor due it being considered unsafe
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC382574&idx=1
  15th December 2021 - Contents Page
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC382574&idx=2
  15th December 2021 - Section 1 - ERs
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC382574&idx=3
  15th December 2021 - Section 2 - Drawings / Spec
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC382574&idx=4
  15th December 2021 - Section 3 - Taff Documentation
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC382574&idx=5
  15th December 2021 - Section 4 - Reports & Surveys

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lcbconstruction.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

## Provenance

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