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title: "The British, Talywain Opportunities for Sustainable Development including renewable Energy (Wind power or solar power) and site development for innovative business and employment opportunities"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-123517"
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buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-28"
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# The British, Talywain Opportunities for Sustainable Development including renewable Energy (Wind power or solar power) and site development for innovative business and employment opportunities

Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-123517

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## Summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is conducting a procurement process titled "The British, Talywain Opportunities for Sustainable Development including renewable Energy (Wind power or solar power) and site development for innovative business and employment opportunities." This initiative falls under the works category and is set in the location of Torfaen, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a submission deadline of 1st September 2022. The Council is employing a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, to invite expressions of interest for the redevelopment of the site known as The British, located in Talywain.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on sustainable development, including those specialising in renewable energy, innovative business solutions, and community-focused projects. Economic operators capable of delivering green and renewable energy solutions, as well as those involved in sustainable agriculture, forestry, leisure, and tourism, would find this tender particularly relevant. Proposals that demonstrate community benefits and align with the Council's vision for economic and environmental enhancements are encouraged, offering potential for long-term partnerships and mutual growth in the region.

## Notice

Torfaen County Borough Council (the Council) is seeking expressions of interest from economic operators for the redevelopment of the site known as The British, Talywain (the British). 11.1.4) Short description: Torfaen County Borough Council (the Council) is seeking expressions of interest from economic operators for the redevelopment of the site known as The British, Talywain (the British). The Council acquired the site in 2016 and has approved a vision for the site based around 8 investment objectives IO1: Appropriately managing historic health and safety risks IO2: Strengthening the aspirations of communities to provide opportunities for future generations IO3: Supporting health and wellbeing goals by improving green infrastructure and promoting access to the natural environment IO4: Enhancing environmental resilience by safeguarding and improving biodiversity IO5: Unlocking opportunities for private/third sector investment, jobs & growth IO6: Unlocking opportunities for future housing development IO7: Unlocking opportunities for latent green energy IO8: Protecting and promoting heritage and culture In pursuit of this vison, the Council is now seeking innovative proposals for the British which deliver against these objectives whilst being cognizant of the overarching objective to "clean and green" the site including the physical remediation of the sites hazards remaining from its coal mining and other industrial history. Proposals are anticipated in the following areas: (i) For green/renewable energy opportunities including wind and solar etc, interested economic operators will be taken through a competitive procedure with negotiation. Economic operators to identify specific location required; and/or (ii) To provide sustainable business, innovation and employment opportunities such as horticultural, forestry, agricultural or aquaculture (iii) Leisure/tourism (trekking and trails; walks; mountain bike facilities; visitor facilities) Proposals for mineral extraction or residential development will not be considered. Any and all propositions must include benefits for the local community, such as (but not limited to) charity and/or group financial support, allotments; trekking and trails; walks; mountain bike routes and other leisure facilities, public accessibility and enhancement of the historic nature of the area. Economic operators can express interest in specific or discrete parts of the site or the whole site. Officers can discuss the different areas of the site in more detail upon request. The works and/or services may be delivered under an innovative partnership or other joint venture arrangement and/or discrete contracts may be delivered via competitive procedure with negotiation. The contractual arrangements to be entered into between the Council and the economic operator may include a financial or other return to the Council in exchange for the use of the site by the economic operator. The Council has committed to specific limited remediation activities at the site over the next few years. Details provided on request. Economic operators engaged to deliver projects on the site will seek or provide their own funding for the whole of the project. No assistance is offered by the Council. Economic operators are to rely solely on their own due diligence. The Council is seeking long term arrangements with the successful economic operators.

### Lot Information

Renewable Energy

Economic operators are invited to submit expressions of interest in a renewable energy development for any part of The British. Proposals must take account of the requirements set out in 11.1.4) Short description above Economic operators will require to obtain significant funding to deal with the significant liabilities and opportunities presented by The British.. Economic operators are invited to view the information set out on the Council's website regarding The British https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/en/PlanningAndDevelopment/Regeneration/The-British/The-British-Regeneration.aspx https://moderngov.torfaen.gov.uk/documents/g5414/Public%20reports%20pack%2020th-Nov-2018%2010.30%20Cabinet.pdf?T=10

The British - All other projects

Economic operators are invited to submit expressions of interest in the delivery of development for The British excluding Lot 1 Renewable Energy. Proposals must take account of the requirements set out in 11.1.4) Short description above The Council will welcome proposals for business innovation. This project will be delivered on the basis of a partnership between the Council and the selected economic operator. Economic operators will require to obtain significant funding to deal with the significant liabilities and opportunities presented by The British.. Economic operators are invited to view the information set out on the Council's website regarding The British https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/en/PlanningAndDevelopment/Regeneration/The-British/The-British-Regeneration.aspx https://moderngov.torfaen.gov.uk/documents/g5414/Public%20reports%20pack%2020th-Nov-2018%2010.30%20Cabinet.pdf?T=10

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123517 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORFAEN |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP4 6YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Pontypool Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 31121300 - Wind-energy generators
- 31121320 - Wind turbines
- 31121330 - Wind turbine generators
- 31121340 - Wind farm
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45112360 - Land rehabilitation work
- 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123517

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL406041
  The British, Talywain Opportunities for Sustainable Development including renewable Energy (Wind power or solar power) and site development for innovative business and employment opportunities - Torfaen County Borough Council (the Council) is seeking expressions of interest from economic operators for the redevelopment of the site known as The British, Talywain (the British). 11.1.4) Short description: Torfaen County Borough Council (the Council) is seeking expressions of interest from economic operators for the redevelopment of the site known as The British, Talywain (the British). The Council acquired the site in 2016 and has approved a vision for the site based around 8 investment objectives IO1: Appropriately managing historic health and safety risks IO2: Strengthening the aspirations of communities to provide opportunities for future generations IO3: Supporting health and wellbeing goals by improving green infrastructure and promoting access to the natural environment IO4: Enhancing environmental resilience by safeguarding and improving biodiversity IO5: Unlocking opportunities for private/third sector investment, jobs & growth IO6: Unlocking opportunities for future housing development IO7: Unlocking opportunities for latent green energy IO8: Protecting and promoting heritage and culture In pursuit of this vison, the Council is now seeking innovative proposals for the British which deliver against these objectives whilst being cognizant of the overarching objective to "clean and green" the site including the physical remediation of the sites hazards remaining from its coal mining and other industrial history. Proposals are anticipated in the following areas: (i) For green/renewable energy opportunities including wind and solar etc, interested economic operators will be taken through a competitive procedure with negotiation. Economic operators to identify specific location required; and/or (ii) To provide sustainable business, innovation and employment opportunities such as horticultural, forestry, agricultural or aquaculture (iii) Leisure/tourism (trekking and trails; walks; mountain bike facilities; visitor facilities) Proposals for mineral extraction or residential development will not be considered. Any and all propositions must include benefits for the local community, such as (but not limited to) charity and/or group financial support, allotments; trekking and trails; walks; mountain bike routes and other leisure facilities, public accessibility and enhancement of the historic nature of the area. Economic operators can express interest in specific or discrete parts of the site or the whole site. Officers can discuss the different areas of the site in more detail upon request. The works and/or services may be delivered under an innovative partnership or other joint venture arrangement and/or discrete contracts may be delivered via competitive procedure with negotiation. The contractual arrangements to be entered into between the Council and the economic operator may include a financial or other return to the Council in exchange for the use of the site by the economic operator. The Council has committed to specific limited remediation activities at the site over the next few years. Details provided on request. Economic operators engaged to deliver projects on the site will seek or provide their own funding for the whole of the project. No assistance is offered by the Council. Economic operators are to rely solely on their own due diligence. The Council is seeking long term arrangements with the successful economic operators.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123517
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-123517
- https://moderngov.torfaen.gov.uk/documents/g5414/Public%20reports%20pack%2020th-Nov-2018%2010.30%20Cabinet.pdf?T=10
- https://www.torfaen.gov.uk
- https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/en/PlanningAndDevelopment/Regeneration/The-British/The-British-Regeneration.aspx

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