--- title: "Parc Yr Esgob Walled Garden Project - Main Works" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-153023" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-153023" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-153023.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-153023.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TYWI GATEWAY TRUST" published: "2025-07-08" --- # Parc Yr Esgob Walled Garden Project - Main Works Buyer: TYWI GATEWAY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-153023 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-153023) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-153023.json) ## Summary The Tywi Gateway Trust, located in Abergwili, Carmarthen, is inviting tenders for the "Parc Yr Esgob Walled Garden Project - Main Works." This procurement process is at the tender stage, focusing on building conservation, restoration, and landscaping works at the historic Parc yr Esgob, part of the Bishop’s Park. Interested contractors should note that the procurement method is open, and the main category of work is building and historical monument construction. The tender submission deadline is 8th August 2025, with the project expected to be awarded by 1st September 2025. This initiative aims to restore and revitalise the grade II listed walled garden and its ancillary buildings, enhancing public access and functionality while preserving historical features. This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors specialising in heritage conservation and those familiar with environmentally sensitive projects. Companies with experience in managing historic buildings, archaeological sites, and working with protected species and trees are well-suited to compete. This project offers the prospect of engaging in a community-focused redevelopment funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It is ideal for businesses looking to showcase their expertise in maintaining historical integrity while delivering modern functionality and community engagement in horticulture, food production, and conservation services. The Tywi Gateway Trust provides detailed documents on the scope of work and specifications, accessible electronically to aid in preparing submissions. ## Notice This invitation to tender sets out the requirements for tender and the appointment of a conservation building contractor at Parc yr Esgob - Bishop's Park, Old Bishop's Palace, Abergwili, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2JG (NGR SN441209) for Building Conservation and Restoration and landscaping works and is prepared by the Tywi Gateway Trust (the Client) in association with Crafted Space and Geraint Roberts Associates Architects.The works in this contract all relate to the Old Bishop's Palace Walled Kitchen Garden and ancillary buildings. The works will address the following:-i. Put in place and connect the walled garden with new electricity and mains water suppliesii. Conserve and repair the footings and walls of three 19th century glasshouses.iii. Put in place newly manufactured superstructures for the three glasshouses and construct cold frames.iv. Instal mains water and electrical connections to glasshouses and for lighting of access and paths across walled gardenv. Complete the restoration of the 19th century gardener's bothy which lies directly to the north of the walled garden.vi. Replace the modern door between the walled garden and the small garden to the north with a fittingly designed hardwood door.vii. Conserve and repair the 19th century dipping pond.viii. Construct the SUDS water drainage scheme.ix. Put in place rainwater harvesting as part of horticultural water supplies.x. Create pathways to provide improved access across the walled garden including access to the gardener's bothy and adjacent store.xi. Build raised beds for educational use.Situated in the settlement of Abergwili, immediately to the east of Carmarthen, Parc yr Esgob - Bishop's Park lies directly to the south of the A40 trunk road and comprises part of the original grounds of the Old Palace of the Bishops of St Davids. On the site of a college established by Bishop Beck in the 1280s the Bishop's Palace was the episcopal residence from the 16th century through to its vacation by the Bishops in 1974. The Old Palace and the formal gardens were bought by Carmarthenshire County Council to house the County museum and the grounds were opened as a public park.Dating from at least the late 18th century the walled garden is listed grade II and forms part of the former grounds of the old palace of the Bishop's of St Davids - Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales (PGW (Dy)59(CAM).This work will be undertaken over a 13 month period as part of the Parc yr Esgob Walled Garden Project Delivery Phase funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This project will restore and re-invigorate the walled garden, working with the local community to conserve and protect surviving historical features, and create a multi-functional space. It will enable a range of health and wellbeing, educational, training and community services to be delivered based around horticulture, food production, nature conservation, and events management. We will improve safe public access to all parts, restore the glasshouses to meet future needs, and enhance the robust functionality of different garden areas.Please download the invitation to tender, pre-construction information, specification of works, drawings and other additional documents for further information.NOTE: 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=153023.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:153023) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153023 | | 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 | 8 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 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 | TYWI GATEWAY TRUST | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 2JG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Abergwili | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest ## Release History - 8 Jul 2025 at 16:53 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153023 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=18 5th August 2025 - Extract from DAT 2017 archaeological record of water cistern in the walled garden. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=7 5th August 2025 - SUDS drawings - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=17 5th August 2025 - SUDS drawings revised 04-08-2025 - see additional information for written details - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=16 4th August 2025 - Report on progress of archaeological investigation currently being undertaken through to 14/08/2025 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=15 29th July 2025 - Walled garden topographic survey with heights pdf file - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=14 29th July 2025 - Walled Garden topographic survey with heights - DWG file - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=13 16th July 2025 - Spreadsheet version of Schedules of Works - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=8 8th July 2025 - MEP drawings - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=9 8th July 2025 - Visual Specification - Main Works Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=10 8th July 2025 - Materials and Workmanship Information - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=11 8th July 2025 - Preliminaries - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=12 8th July 2025 - Schedules of Work - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=6 8th July 2025 - Structural Engineering Drawings - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=1 8th July 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=2 8th July 2025 - Pre Construction Information and Appendices - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=3 8th July 2025 - Drawing Issue Sheet - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=4 8th July 2025 - Visuals - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL525379&idx=5 8th July 2025 - Architect Drawings ## Notice URLs - https://parcyresgob.org.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=153023.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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