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title: "Architect Services - Gwyr Community Land Trust"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-127837"
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buyer: "CWMPAS"
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# Architect Services - Gwyr Community Land Trust

Buyer: CWMPAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-127837

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## Summary

The buying organisation Cwmpas, located in Cardiff, UK, has completed a tender process for Architect Services - Gwyr Community Land Trust in the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities. The procurement involved the procurement of architectural design services for a new-build affordable housing development in Swansea, South Wales. The main procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract for the services was signed on 10th March 2023 by Pentan Partnership Ltd, one of the suppliers.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly architectural firms or design agencies, to engage in a project focused on community housing development. The tender, still in the active stage, requires bidders to submit detailed proposals and qualifications for the lead designer and principal designer positions. The deadline for bid submissions is 6th February 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the following day at the Gwyr Community Land Trust Office in Swansea. The contract period for the appointed firm spans from 20th February 2023 to 31st March 2026, providing a long-term engagement opportunity for the successful business.

## Notice

Procurement of architectural design services for a community led newbuild low/zero carbon affordable housing development comprising 14 Nr. new dwellings, a common house and associated infra-structure, landscaping and external works in Swansea, South Wales

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Gwyr Community Land Trust (GCLT) is seeking to appoint an Architect to work in partnership with our own in-house Architect, to design a development of 14 innovative, zero-carbon community-owned homes in Swansea, South Wales. The role to which this tender invitation relates is for Architect as Lead Designer and Principal Designer. The services to be commissioned are RIBA Stages 2-6. RIBA Stage 1 has been completed in-house, but it is acknowledged that the appointed Architect will need time to review project information and provide comment before proceeding. The proposed design is for a cohousing development of 14 homes, a common house and outbuildings including an agricultural barn, workshop, polytunnel, cycle store and plant room. The design also includes associated vehicle, cycle, and pedestrian access; landscaping works include SuDS features; and renewable energy provision via roof-mounted PV. It will be a community self-build, using tried and tested accessible design and build methods, working alongside industry professionals and contractors. The assessment of the tender submission will be based on the fee proposal and a qualitative evaluation of the experience, track record and technical understanding. The successful bidder will be appointed on the basis of cost and quality based on the fee proposal and responses to questions contained within the Client Brief and on the basis of a split of assessment of tenders being 40% cost, 60% quality. GCLT and its associated organisations and funders will have the right to use and reproduce the commissioned work without further charge or permission for this specific project. In addition, funders will have the right to reliance upon all designs and design work of the Architect. The submission response to this notice must contain the following: * Confirmation of the overall fee proposal including a breakdown of the fee to the pre- and post- contract stages and milestones for payment. * Responses to tender questions (Section 4) * Copy of PI insurance * Names and contact details of two referees to whom you have provided a similar service in the last two years and who you are happy for us to contact. GCLT reserves the right to hold informal discussions with bidders following submission of tenders. The detailed Client Brief is provided within the Additional Documents to this notice.. Detailed information on services required, tender submission requirements and quality assessment criteria and questions contained within Client Brief provided as additional document to this notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127837 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CWMPAS |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| 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 | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENTAN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127837
- 20 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127837
- 6 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127837

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN423361&idx=2
  9th January 2023 - Project description RIBA Stage 1 Concept
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN423361&idx=1
  6th January 2023 - Architect Brief - Gwyr Community Land Trust - January 2023
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN423361
  Architect Services - Gwyr Community Land Trust - Procurement of architectural design services for a community led newbuild low/zero carbon affordable housing development comprising 14 Nr. new dwellings, a common house and associated infra-structure, landscaping and external works in Swansea, South Wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR430741
  Architect Services - Gwyr Community Land Trust - Procurement of architectural design services for a community led newbuild low/zero carbon affordable housing development comprising 14 Nr. new dwellings, a common house and associated infra-structure, landscaping and external works in Swansea, South Wales

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-127837
- https://cwmpas.coop/
- https://www.cwmpas.coop
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0857

## Provenance

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