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title: "Application of MMC in Delivery of Schools Construction Programme"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147839"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-04"
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# Application of MMC in Delivery of Schools Construction Programme

Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147839

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## Summary

Powys County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the design and construction of new primary and secondary schools within Powys. The project, titled "Application of MMC in Delivery of Schools Construction Programme," falls under the industry category of general public services with a particular focus on works (CPV: 45214000, 45000000). The Council aims to improve the efficiency and energy performance of school buildings as part of Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. Interested contractors are invited to engage with the Council to explore opportunities related to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st May 2025 and a deadline for contractors to express interest in preliminary meetings by 5pm on 21st February 2025. The project location is within the UKL24 region, specifically in Brecon for the first phase.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in whole-school projects using MMC to expand their portfolio. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the construction of state-of-the-art educational facilities while gaining exposure to a government-backed initiative that promises long-term growth potential. Contractors specialising in energy-efficient building techniques, low carbon usage, and those capable of delivering substantial social value benefits will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in preliminary discussions with the Council could provide businesses with valuable insights into the procurement process and foster long-lasting collaborative relationships.

## Notice

Powys County Council (the "Council") is preparing to tender for the design and construction of several new primary and secondary schools within Powys. These will provide new, fit for purpose and energy efficient buildings to improve the school estate as part of Welsh Government's Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The Council is focussed on improving efficiency in all aspects of its project delivery and intends to engage with suppliers to explore opportunities available via Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). In the interest of running a fair, efficient and effective procurement process and to help inform the Council's approach to procurement, the Council is seeking to engage with potential contractors experienced in the delivery of whole-school projects using MMC in advance of commencing the formal procurement process. Further details are set out in II.2.4 below.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The council has an ambitious forward workload of new-build school projects within Welsh Government's Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, including new primary and secondary schools. The first of these is a new primary school in Brecon, with a GIFA of approximately 2,500m2, where a concept design is nearing completion. The Council is currently considering how to achieve best value in the procurement of this school, and it is anticipated that lessons learnt will be applied across the wider programme. In particular, it wishes to explore opportunities to increase efficiency via the adoption of MMC. The Council is inviting potential contractors experienced in leading and delivering whole-school MMC projects to contact the Council for a short, individual meeting in advance of the formal procurement process. These meetings are intended to help the Council understand the following with regard to major capital school projects of this nature: (a) the market's ability to deliver using MMC and the expected benefits; (b) the market's current approach to delivering low energy and carbon in use; (c) the market's potential to achieve tangible social value benefits and; (d) any other risks or issues that could affect the successful delivery of the Council's projects using MMC that might need to be taken into account when preparing the procurement. Contractors who wish to engage with the Council prior to publication of a tender are invited to contact the Council at the e-mail address in section I.1 above by no later than 5pm on 21st February 2025. Subject to capacity constraints, the Council plans to hold individual meetings (each of up to an hour long) with contractors who respond within the above specified timescale (meeting dates and times to be arranged). Such meetings will be held on an individual basis via Microsoft Teams. Non-participation in this market engagement process does not preclude any potential main contractors from participating in the formal procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147839 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2025 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS |
| Post town | Llandrindod Wells |
| Postcode | LD1 5LG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Powys |
| Electoral ward | Llandrindod South |
| Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe |
| Delivery location | TLL24 Powys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147839

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497461
  Application of MMC in Delivery of Schools Construction Programme - Powys County Council (the "Council") is preparing to tender for the design and construction of several new primary and secondary schools within Powys. These will provide new, fit for purpose and energy efficient buildings to improve the school estate as part of Welsh Government's Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The Council is focussed on improving efficiency in all aspects of its project delivery and intends to engage with suppliers to explore opportunities available via Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). In the interest of running a fair, efficient and effective procurement process and to help inform the Council's approach to procurement, the Council is seeking to engage with potential contractors experienced in the delivery of whole-school projects using MMC in advance of commencing the formal procurement process. Further details are set out in II.2.4 below.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.powys.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-147839

## Provenance

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