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title: "Design & Build of Interpretation & Front of House Flagship Heritage Attraction at H/west Castle"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146415"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-28"
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# Design & Build of Interpretation & Front of House Flagship Heritage Attraction at H/west Castle

Buyer: PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146415

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## Summary

Pembrokeshire County Council is inviting tenders for the "Design & Build of Interpretation & Front of House Flagship Heritage Attraction at H/west Castle.” This project falls under the works category and is focused on exhibition centre and museum construction work. Located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submission by 7th January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The project involves a two-stage design and build contract, starting with the preparation of an interpretation and front of house plan and potentially extending to the completion of the development phase by autumn 2025. Key dates to note include the evaluation and awarding period ending on 13th January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction, exhibition, and museum services industries. It seeks expertise in creative design, project management, and construction, particularly firms capable of delivering state-of-the-art, STEM-based exhibits and historical site preservation. Consortia bidding is encouraged, making it ideal for collaborative ventures between specialised consultancies and construction firms. Participating in this tender provides a substantial opportunity to contribute to a high-profile heritage project, enhancing firm credibility and regional impact.

## Notice

Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) in partnership with the new Haverfordwest Castle CIO (the CIO) have been successful in gaining development phase funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) towards the redevelopment of Haverfordwest Castle. The project aims to create an interactive family discovery centre showcasing Pembrokeshire's past, present, and future through state-of-the-art STEM-based exhibits, together with a redisplay of the Haverfordwest Museum (within the curtilage of the castle in the Governor's House), external interpretation within the grounds of the castle and a wide-ranging activity plan supporting the capital investment.As part of the development phase, which will run from late summer 2024 to autumn 2025, PCC is seeking to appoint a consultancy on a two-stage design and build contract. The first stage (preconstruction services agreement) of this contract will involve preparing an interpretation and front of house (FOH) plan (to RIBA stage 3) which will be submitted as an appendix of the second-round (delivery phase) NLHF funding application, scheduled for submission in November 2025. If the NLHF delivery phase funding application is successful, the second stage of this contract will take the RIBA stage 3 plans through to completion (RIBA 7).NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146415 (WA Ref:146415)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146415 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PEMBROKESHIRE |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA61 1TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Pembrokeshire |
| Electoral ward | Haverfordwest: Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Mid and South Pembrokeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 16:38 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146415

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwalesbravosolutions.co.uk
- https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146415

## Provenance

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