--- title: "Procurement of a Strategic Partner for Consultancy of Core Engineering Services on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142754" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-142754" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142754.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142754.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-02" --- # Procurement of a Strategic Partner for Consultancy of Core Engineering Services on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142754 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-142754) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142754.json) ## Summary Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is seeking a strategic partner for consultancy services in core engineering on behalf of itself, Bridgend County Borough Council, and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. The procurement is aimed at the General Public Services industry and is categorised under the selective procurement method, utilising a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract award stage has been reached, with key dates including contract signing on 26th March 2025. The initial contract duration is six years, beginning 1st April 2025, with a potential extension for an additional four years. The consultancy services include various engineering disciplines, with delivery locations specified in regions UKL15 and UKL17. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in civil and highway engineering, transportation consultancy, ground and water management consultancy, site supervision, geotechnical consultancy, structural engineering, cost consultancy, quantity surveying, project management, and ecological services. Businesses specializing in non-core services such as archaeological and cultural heritage consultancy, urban master planning, architectural design, or mechanical and electrical engineering are also well-positioned to benefit. The focus on community benefits and social value measures underscores the authorities' commitment to socio-economic goals, making this a lucrative opportunity for companies keen on contributing to regional development. ## Notice Three Local Authorities are all working together to procure a multi-disciplinary consultancy service for the delivery of Engineering Services: 1) Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; 2) Bridgend County Borough Council; and 3) Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (together "the Local Authorities"). The services to be delivered under the Contract are: Core Services - these are services that must be delivered under the Agreement: 1. Civil and Highway Engineering Consultancy 2. Transportation Consultancy 3. Ground and Water Management Consultancy 4. Site Supervision Consultancy 5. Geotechnical Consultancy 6. Structural Engineering Consultancy 7. Cost Consultancy / Quantity Surveyor Services 8. Project Management Services 9. Ecologist Non-Core Services- these are services that may be delivered under the Agreement: 1. Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Consultancy 2. Master Planning / Urban Design 3. Architectural Design Services 4. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Description of the service The services to be delivered under the Contract are: Core Services - these are services that must be delivered under the Agreement: 1. Civil and Highway Engineering Consultancy 2. Transportation Consultancy 3. Ground and Water Management Consultancy 4. Site Supervision Consultancy 5. Geotechnical Consultancy 6. Structural Engineering Consultancy 7. Cost Consultancy / Quantity Surveyor Services 8. Project Management Services 9. Ecologist Non-Core Services- these are services that may be delivered under the Agreement: 1. Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Consultancy 2. Master Planning / Urban Design 3. Architectural Design Services 4. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Services Renewal: The Contract shall be for an initial 6 years commencing 1st April 2025 with the option to extend for a further period 4 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142754 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Whilst not guaranteed, it is likely that the Authorities will re-procure for a similar replacement contract to become effective at the expiry of this contract. It is likely that such procurement will take place early 2033 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £70,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF39 9BT | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | | Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WSP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71210000 - Advisory architectural services - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311220 - Highways engineering services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71324000 - Quantity surveying services - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services - 71351914 - Archaeological services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 71521000 - Construction-site supervision services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142754 - 8 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142754 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483624 Procurement of a Strategic Partner for Consultancy of Core Engineering Services on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil - Three Local Authorities are all working together to procure a multi-disciplinary consultancy service for the delivery of Engineering Services: 1) Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; 2) Bridgend County Borough Council; and 3) Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (together "the Local Authorities"). The services to be delivered under the Contract are: Core Services - these are services that must be delivered under the Agreement: 1. Civil and Highway Engineering Consultancy 2. Transportation Consultancy 3. Ground and Water Management Consultancy 4. Site Supervision Consultancy 5. Geotechnical Consultancy 6. Structural Engineering Consultancy 7. Cost Consultancy / Quantity Surveyor Services 8. Project Management Services 9. Ecologist Non-Core Services- these are services that may be delivered under the Agreement: 1. Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Consultancy 2. Master Planning / Urban Design 3. Architectural Design Services 4. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Services - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR505605 Procurement of a Strategic Partner for Consultancy of Core Engineering Services on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil - Three Local Authorities are all working together to procure a multi-disciplinary consultancy service for the delivery of Engineering Services: 1) Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; 2) Bridgend County Borough Council; and 3) Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (together "the Local Authorities"). The services to be delivered under the Contract are: Core Services - these are services that must be delivered under the Agreement: 1. Civil and Highway Engineering Consultancy 2. Transportation Consultancy 3. Ground and Water Management Consultancy 4. Site Supervision Consultancy 5. Geotechnical Consultancy 6. Structural Engineering Consultancy 7. Cost Consultancy / Quantity Surveyor Services 8. Project Management Services 9. Ecologist Non-Core Services- these are services that may be delivered under the Agreement: 1. Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Consultancy 2. Master Planning / Urban Design 3. Architectural Design Services 4. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Services ## Notice URLs - http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-142754 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.bridgend.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-142754. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142754.json.