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title: "Talyllyn Railway - Invitation to Tender - Lead Architect & Design Team"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-132632"
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buyer: "TALYLLYN RAILWAY CO"
published: "2023-11-08"
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# Talyllyn Railway - Invitation to Tender - Lead Architect & Design Team

Buyer: TALYLLYN RAILWAY CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-132632

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is led by Talyllyn Railway Co. The tender titled "Talyllyn Railway - Invitation to Tender - Lead Architect & Design Team" falls under the services category. Located in Tywyn, the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract valued at 283,260.0 GBP and signed on 19th September 2023 by Harrison And Pitt Architects Ltd. The deadline for submissions was the 2nd of August 2023.

This tender by Talyllyn Railway Co offers business growth opportunities for firms experienced in architectural design services. The project aims to develop heritage railway structures and facilities, requiring skilled staff in various engineering disciplines. Businesses with expertise in heritage structures, National Lottery Funded projects, consultancy in Wales, and Welsh language capabilities are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process.

## Notice

Talyllyn Holdings Ltd. (THL) is inviting tenders for the delivery of architectural design support services required to progress the 'Talyllyn Railway Heritage Works Project: Preserving our Past,Building our Future' and the development of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Stage 2 application, and subsequent delivery of the project on site.The project will equip the world's first preserved Railway to meet the challenges of the coming years, by enabling us to engage with new and larger audiences coupled with improved engineering and commercial facilities that will generate income and allow us to train the next generation of experts.There are a number of interlinked elements which form part of the currently approved development plan:New Engineering Works - to replace original works where working conditions are inadequate.Refurbishment of the original works to provide a display focusing on the history of railway engineering.A re-modelling of Wharf Station to provide enhanced visitor experience including improvements to the shop, museum, and cafe.Talyllyn Holdings Ltd. would like the consulting team to be comprised, or have access to, the following skilled staff:a. RIBA Accredited Conservation Architectb. Principal Designer (CDM),c. Structural Engineer,d. Civil Engineer,e. M&E Services EngineerWith experience in the following areas:a. Experience with designing/restoration of heritage structures. Heritage railway experience would be considered an asset but is not requiredb. Good track-record of successfully delivering large scale and complex National Lottery Heritage Funded projectsc. Experience in providing consultancy services on projects in Wales and achieving consultation goals for proposed designsd. Welsh language capability, or a strategy to provide Welsh language capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132632 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,260 |
| 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 | TALYLLYN RAILWAY CO |
| Locality | TYWYN |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL36 9EY |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Gorllewin Tywyn |
| Westminster constituency | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARRISON AND PITT ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71247000 - Supervision of building work
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2023 at 08:55 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132632
- 29 Jun 2023 at 09:52 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132632

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=9
  31st July 2023 - Apologies for the late addition, I was just able to access this version of the topo survey Pendre.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=8
  25th July 2023 - Answers to all questions before the July 24, 2023 deadline.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=7
  11th July 2023 - 2021 PEA - To be updated prior to architect contract award.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=6
  10th July 2023 - Documenting the locating and condition of asbestos at the Talyllyn Site (North Carriage Shed)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=5
  7th July 2023 - FYI - Additional concept designs for Trefri House Offices and accessible accommodation.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=2
  29th June 2023 - TR NLHF Development Phase Application
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=3
  29th June 2023 - RIBA Standard Consultation Example
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=4
  29th June 2023 - Talyllyn Railway Local Management Plan - UNESCO
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN442440&idx=1
  29th June 2023 - Talyllyn Railway Heritage Project (NLHF) - Invitation to Tender - Lead Architect and Design Team

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hpa.ltd
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/

## Provenance

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