--- title: "Tafarn y Plu - Development and Upgrade Project" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152673" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152673" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152673.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152673.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MENTER Y PLU" published: "2025-06-25" --- # Tafarn y Plu - Development and Upgrade Project Buyer: MENTER Y PLU Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152673 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152673) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152673.json) ## Summary Menter y Plu, based in Llanystumdwy, Gwynedd, is seeking to advance their project, "Tafarn y Plu - Development and Upgrade Project," currently in the planning stage. The procurement process focuses on the construction industry, particularly on works related to historical building upgrades. The project's goal is to preserve and expand Tafarn y Plu, a Grade II listed pub dating back to 1816, enhancing it as a community hub. The initiative is expected to be executed by Spring/Summer 2026. A main contractor will be selected through a competitive tendering process using a traditional procurement route with a JCT ICD 2024 Intermediate Building Contract. The project will involve careful use of traditional materials and a prefabricated timber frame extension, highlighting the importance of expertise in traditional construction methods. This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with experience in restoring and upgrading heritage properties. Companies proficient in traditional material usage and prefabricated timber framing will find this tender especially aligned with their capabilities. Moreover, the estimated contract value of £1.1m-1.3m presents a substantial project suitable for mid-sized construction firms looking to augment their portfolio with heritage site redevelopments. By participating in this tender, businesses can strengthen their expertise in historical preservation while making a positive impact on the local community. ## Notice Menter y Plu is a community-led initiative in Llanystumdwy, Gwynedd, dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Tafarn y Plu a historic pub dating back to around 1816, the pub is Grade II listed.Since acquiring the pub, Menter y Plu has transformed it into a vibrant community hub. The pub now hosts various activities, including book clubs, darts teams, weekly tea and cake afternoons, IT groups, Welsh language classes, quiz, gigs etc...The pub now needs further investment to safeguard it's future and to expand the spaces available for community activity and dining.Plans for the development have been commissioned and developed to RIBA Stage 3 (plans available to view on Gwynedd Council Planning Portal). These have been the subject to consultation with the community and revised versions have been costed and discussed with planning and conservation officers. It is intended that these plans should form the basis of the work which this tender is intended to take forward.The intention is to complete the works by Spring/Summer 2026.The project comprises alterations and extensions to the existing pub building, with conversion and rejuvenation of the attached former stable buildings. The project will require careful, appropriate use of traditional materials on the existing building, meanwhile the extension is to be formed of prefabricated timber frame.A main contractor will be appointed via competitive tender, through a traditional procurement route using JCT ICD 2024 Intermediate Building Contract. The timber frame extension will be procured as a named subcontractor under the main contractor.RIBA Stage 03 cost plan estimates a contract value of between PS1.1m-1.3mNOTE: 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=152673. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152673 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website 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 | 25 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | 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 | MENTER Y PLU | | Locality | GWYNEDD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | LL52 OSH | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings ## Release History - 25 Jun 2025 at 16:36 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152673 ## Notice URLs - http://menteryplu.cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152673 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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