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title: "Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-125657"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-06-21"
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# Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-125657

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## Summary

The Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works contract was awarded by the Welsh Government to John Weaver (Contractors) Ltd. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract includes various additional packages covering works such as creating new areas at the castle, refurbishments, and conservation works. The total value of the contract is GBP 8.14 million, with a focus on enhancing visitor facilities and historical preservation.

This public procurement opportunity at Caerphilly Castle presents business growth potential for construction and historic preservation companies like John Weaver (Contractors) Ltd. The contract involves significant works to improve visitor experiences and infrastructure at the castle, offering opportunities for suppliers and contractors with expertise in historical restoration and project management. The Welsh Government's decision to award the contract without competition was based on the contractor's expertise, past performance, and the complexity of the project, aiming to ensure value for money and successful project completion.

## Notice

The award of the contract for the main regeneration works at Caerphilly Castle following the publication of a Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice ref 2022/S 000-036684.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice following the publication of a Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice ref 2022/S 000-036684 published on 29/12/2022. Cadw is the Welsh Government's historic environment service working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales. Cadw sought to appoint a suitably accredited and experienced Principal Contractor to undertake pre-construction services and the construction works for the regeneration programme at Caerphilly Castle through the Early Contractor Involvement route. The original scope of works were to include a new build visitor centre, cafe and w/c, refurbishment of the existing shop, refurbishment and remodelling of the Great Hall and Interpretation works throughout the castle. Eight additional packages of work will now be awarded which were identified as required, in order to deliver the original scope of works. These eight packages of work are noted within section IV of this notice.. The original opportunity and award notice was published at a local level through Sell2Wales as the contract was below the FTS threshold. The additional eight packages of work required meant the total value was above threshold and was why the previous Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice was published.

### Procurement Information

As noted in the published Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice ref 2022/S 000-036684, the principle of an ECI appointment was to allow Cadw to ensure the affordability and buildability of the proposed design from RIBA stages 1 to 4. During the initial stages it became apparent that additional essential works were required in order for the three main packages to be delivered. These eight additional packages will cover: a new terrace area to the cafe and balustrade railings; access works to enable visitors to view the new interpretation; new wi-fi installations; refurbishment of the old visitor centre; refurbishment and strengthening of 3 access bridges; a new rest/wild garden area; creation of an accessible "play for all" play area; and conservation works to the water gate to allow a viewing platform. These eight additional packages of work were not anticipated at the original award and were only identified as required as part of the detailed design development. Cadw's view is still that due to the significant investment in time, the processes that John Weaver Contractors have implemented, the relationships they have made with the wider design team and through their own supply chain during RIBA stages 1 to 4 and their expert knowledge of working within an historical context and scheduled monument, that they were therefore best placed to deliver all packages of the contract, ensure value for money and a successful conclusion of the contract for Cadw. In addition, it is also Cadw's view that due to size and capacity of the site, to ensure the safety of it as well as contractors and members of the public, it would not be practical or safe to accommodate two main contractors at the site at the same time to cover the works and that should the works be treated separately, the optimised scheduling to ensure vfm, could not be achieved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125657 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,140,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN WEAVER (CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212354 - Castle construction work

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125657
- 29 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125657

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC422917
  Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works - The award of the contract for the main regeneration works at Caerphilly Castle.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN441667
  Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Main Works - The award of the contract for the main regeneration works at Caerphilly Castle following the publication of a Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice ref 2022/S 000-036684.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-125657

## Provenance

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