--- title: "Design & Build of Interpretation and Front of House for the Henry Tudor Centre Pembroke Dock" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-151039" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-151039" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-151039.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-151039.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-09" --- # Design & Build of Interpretation and Front of House for the Henry Tudor Centre Pembroke Dock Buyer: PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-151039 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-151039) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-151039.json) ## Summary Pembrokeshire County Council, in collaboration with the Henry Tudor Trust, is in the process of procuring a professional design and interpretation company for the "Design & Build of Interpretation and Front of House for the Henry Tudor Centre Pembroke Dock". This initiative, located in Pembrokeshire, aims to create an interactive family discovery centre focused on the heritage of Henry VII, born near Pembroke Castle. The procurement is at the 'tender' stage, employing an open procurement method under the 'works' category. Interested parties are invited to submit their tenders by 7th July 2025, 14:00 UTC, with the award expected by 11th August 2025. This contract encompasses a two-stage process: a pre-construction services agreement to prepare designs to RIBA Stage 4, followed by completion to RIBA Stage 7. The contract includes community benefit requirements aligning with the council's economic and social objectives. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design, interpretation, construction related to exhibitions and museums, and those with capabilities in interactive and multisensory content creation. Companies with experience in community engagement, educational partnerships, and fulfilling social and environmental contract obligations will find this tender particularly advantageous. The opportunity is suitable for consortia bids, allowing businesses to collaborate and leverage diverse expertise to meet the ambitious requirements of this project. Interested firms should have a strong narrative approach, harnessing advanced audiovisual and interactive technologies to engage diverse audiences. ## Notice Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC), in partnership with the Henry Tudor Trust (an independent charity) (the HTT) are seeking a professional design/interpretation company to work with both parties to deliver a design and build contract as part of a new Henry Tudor Centre in Pembroke.The project aims to create an interactive family discovery centre telling the story of Pembroke's most famous son, Henry VII (Henry Tudor), who was born within a stone's throw of the building at Pembroke Castle.This is a two-stage design and build contract, the first stage (preconstruction services agreement) involving preparing an interpretation and front of house plan/designs to RIBA 4. Following client signoff of the RIBA 4 design work, the second stage of the contract will take the plans through to completion RIBA 7.We are seeking an interpretive approach which tells a historically sound story, including different perspectives, particularly the Welsh perspective. Equally, an approach which is highly engaging, entertaining and fun for all ages, as a history-based visitor attraction as opposed to a museum. Note there will be no authentic collections in the exhibition. A strong, compelling narrative, supported by cutting-edge AV and mechanical interactive elements is envisaged. An approach which is multisensory and considers and caters for the different ways that different people like to learn and engage with exhibition content.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=151039 This exercise is being run as a flexible procedure to allow for a clarification presentation/interview, should it be required.All participants will be notified of the presentation process once the tenders have been evaluated.(WA Ref:151039)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:The various types of community benefits that the supplier can offer to provide can range from:Recruitment, Training and Work Experience (TR&T) eg, workplace placements, volunteering and upskilling and training opportunitiesEducation Contributions - actively link with schools and colleges, offer work experience placementsCommunity Based Initiatives - eg offer active support to eventsArmed forces covenantThe 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=151039 | | 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 | 9 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 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 ### Codes - 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions - 45212313 - Museum construction work ## Release History - 9 Jun 2025 at 17:04 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151039 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151039 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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