--- title: "Manufacturing Business Consultant" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152375" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152375" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152375.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152375.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DOWN TO EARTH CONSTRUCTION" published: "2025-10-29" --- # Manufacturing Business Consultant Buyer: DOWN TO EARTH CONSTRUCTION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152375 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152375) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152375.json) ## Summary Down to Earth Construction, based in Swansea, is spearheading an ambitious project to develop a community-led manufacturing facility. This initiative aims to place communities at the centre of creating homes and public infrastructure using modern methods of construction and off-site manufacturing techniques, interfacing these with natural materials. Mark McKenna, the contact point, outlines a comprehensive plan approved on 29th October 2025, following a tender process initiated on 24th June 2025. The contract was subsequently awarded to Dragon Executive Management Ltd and signed on 24th July 2025. The procurement falls under 'services' with specific focus on construction consultancy and related research and development services. Key dates saw the tender period close on 11th July 2025, with full planning approval received, reflecting a harmonious progression from tender to award. This tender is a promising platform for businesses focused on consultancy within the construction manufacturing industry, offering a dynamic opportunity for growth. Companies with a background in strategic management and business development, particularly those accustomed to developing business plans and forecasts within the construction sector, would be well-suited to participate. The project's scope aligns with construction and consultancy sectors, attracting firms that specialise in innovative methods and sustainable practices. Additionally, businesses engaged in community-focused activities or that possess experience in the Welsh market could leverage local insights to optimise operations and contractual arrangements, thereby facilitating significant business expansion over the forthcoming 5-year horizon. ## Notice Down to Earth has ambitious plans to develop a community-led manufacturing facility to enable communities to be at the heart of creating homes and public infrastructure, at scale. Integrating the very best of MMC/OSM with people-centred processes and use of natural materials, the new facility will blend cutting edge technologies with empowering people to be at the heart of regeneration of our built and natural environments. Hot off the press: we now have FULL PLANNING APPROVAL!Building on the recently launched Welsh Government "Tai ar y Cyd - Pattern Book" of Social Housing, our new facility will enable communities to build panels for homes and other public infrastructure using home grown timber and natural materials.The Manufacturing Business Consultant will undertake an intensive 3-month piece of work to further develop a 5-year business and operational plan of our new facility.In summary, identify:Optimal clients to targetOptimal panelised products to developOptimal contractual arrangementsEfficient and compliant operations arrangementsOptimal pricing structure and impact measuresWhat our core USP is/should beRealistic 5-year growth plan (I&E/cash flow/logistics/staffing structure)Marketing strategy for 5-year growth planSee website for more detailed responsibilities: https://t.ly/_UMU2 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152375 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jul 2025 | | 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 | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOWN TO EARTH CONSTRUCTION | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA3 3AP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Bishopston | | Westminster constituency | Gower | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DRAGON EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 29 Oct 2025 at 09:27 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152375 - 24 Jun 2025 at 16:32 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152375 ## Notice URLs - https://dexecm.co.uk - https://downtoearthproject.org.uk - https://t.ly/_UMU2 ## 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-152375. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152375.json.