--- title: "Parc Yr Esgob Walled Garden Project - Enabling Works" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143170" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143170" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143170.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143170.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TYWI GATEWAY TRUST" published: "2024-08-21" --- # Parc Yr Esgob Walled Garden Project - Enabling Works Buyer: TYWI GATEWAY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143170 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143170) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143170.json) ## Summary Tywi Gateway Trust is inviting tenders for the Parc Yr Esgob Walled Garden Project - Enabling Works, situated at the Old Bishop’s Palace in Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JG. The project aims to conserve and reinstate historical structures within the garden, including the 20th-century lean-to building and various garden doors. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and adopts the open procurement method. Key dates include the tender closing on 10th September 2024 at 17:00 and the award expected by 13th September 2024. This project falls under the industry category of 'Building Construction Work' and 'Historical Monument Construction Work' and is an opportunity for businesses in the construction and building conservation sector, particularly those with experience in working with historically significant structures. This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for conservation builders with expertise in lime construction and protected historical structures. Companies that demonstrate an appreciation for the architectural and ecological significance of the site, along with the ability to mobilise and support a skilled team, are well-suited for this project. Additionally, the nature of the project, focusing on community benefits such as educational, volunteering, and training opportunities, means that businesses can also contribute to broader social and economic objectives, enhancing their reputation and community engagement. Successful bidders will be part of a prestigious project that aims to rejuvenate a historic site, making it a landmark offer in the conservation construction industry. ## Notice This invitation to tender sets out the requirements for tender and the appointment of a conservation building contractor at Parc yr Esgob - Bishop's Park, Old Bishop's Palace, Abergwili, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2JG (NGR SN441209) for Building Conservation and Restoration works and is prepared by the Tywi Gateway Trust (the Client) in association with Crafted Space and Geraint Roberts Associates Architects.The works in this contract all relate to the Old Bishop's Palace Walled Kitchen Garden and ancillary buildings. The works will address the following:-i. Conserve and re-instate the early 20th century lean-to building directly to the north of the 19th century gardener's bothy to create an apiary store shed.ii. Repair the door in the west wall of the garden which will allow access into the churchyard to create a circular walk for visitors to the park.iii. Replace the modern door between the walled garden and the small garden to the north with a fittingly designed hardwood door.Situated in the settlement of Abergwili, immediately to the east of Carmarthen, Parc yr Esgob - Bishop's Park lies directly to the south of the A40 trunk road and comprises part of the original grounds of the Old Palace of the Bishops of St Davids. On the site of a college established by Bishop Beck in the 1280s the Bishop's Palace was the episcopal residence from the 16th century through to its vacation by the Bishops in 1974. The Old Palace and the formal gardens were bought by Carmarthenshire County Council to house the County museum and the grounds were opened as a public park.Dating from at least the late 18th century the walled garden is listed grade II and forms part of the former grounds of the old palace of the Bishop's of St Davids - Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales (PGW (Dy)59(CAM).This work will be undertaken as an initial enabling phase of the Parc yr Esgob Walled Garden Project. This project will restore and re-invigorate the walled garden, working with the local community to conserve and protect surviving historical features, and create a multi-functional space. It will enable a range of health and wellbeing, educational, training and community services to be delivered based around horticulture, food production, nature conservation, and events management. We will improve safe public access to all parts, restore the glasshouses to meet future needs, and enhance the robust functionality of different garden areas.Please download the specification of works for further information.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143170.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:143170)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Tenderers are invited to identify how they will contribute to the broader community benefit which is beingdelivered through the Parc yr Esgob Walled Garden Project. Such contributions could add to the educational, volunteering,training and interpretational opportunities on offer to visitors Parc yr Esgob. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143170 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TYWI GATEWAY TRUST | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 2JG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Abergwili | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest ## Release History - 21 Aug 2024 at 15:52 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143170 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=9 21st August 2024 - Pre-Construction Information and Appendices - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=10 21st August 2024 - Structural Design Summary - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=11 21st August 2024 - Site Constraints - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=1 21st August 2024 - Invitation to Tender - Apiary and Associated Works - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=2 21st August 2024 - Specification of Works - Prelims, Schedule of Repairs, Materials and Workmanship - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=3 21st August 2024 - Site Location Plan - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=4 21st August 2024 - Site Plan - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=5 21st August 2024 - Apiary Store Information - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=6 21st August 2024 - Apiary Store Door and Window Details - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=7 21st August 2024 - Door Details 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG488840&idx=8 21st August 2024 - Door Details 2 ## Notice URLs - https://parcyresgob.org.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143170.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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