--- title: "Interpretation Plan Design & Fit-Out Consultant required" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-158757" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-158757" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158757.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158757.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PLAS GUNTER MANSION TRUST CYF" published: "2026-01-20" --- # Interpretation Plan Design & Fit-Out Consultant required Buyer: PLAS GUNTER MANSION TRUST CYF Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-158757 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-158757) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158757.json) ## Summary The procurement process, conducted by Plas Gunter Mansion Trust cyf, pertains to the appointment of an Interpretation Plan Design and Fit-Out Consultant for the historic Plas Gunter Mansion site in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. The procurement falls under the services category, with specific emphasis on museum construction work, specialty design services, and cultural services. Initially launched in December 2025, the tender period concluded by mid-December, and the award decision followed on 7th January 2026. The award, valued at £227,813, was made to Imagemakers Design And Consultancy Limited. This process represents the award stage of a broader initiative, funded by a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant aimed at restoring Gunter Mansion and enriching Abergavenny's cultural landscape. This tender offers compelling business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in heritage interpretation, museum design, and construction services. By engaging in a project of such cultural significance, businesses can showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality, historically sensitive projects that engage diverse audiences. Firms with a demonstrated track record in handling National Lottery Heritage Fund projects, experience in the Welsh heritage sector, and a robust approach to eco-friendly procurement are particularly well-suited to seize such opportunities. The project allows businesses to leverage their skills in adaptive reuse and interpretation to contribute to Abergavenny's community and its historical narrative. ## Notice Plas Gunter Mansion Trust was awarded a Delivery Phase grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in early October 2025 for the Restoration of Gunter Mansion in Abergavenny.The consultants who developed the concept for the Interpretation Plan during the Development Phase cannot continue into the Delivery Phase. Therefore, the Trust now wishes to appoint a new and experienced consultant team who can deliver the design and fit-out phase.Plas Gunter Mansion in Abergavenny is a capsule of stories from the past 400 years. From peaceful domesticity to Catholic resistance, commercial use to historic revival, the building is now embarking on a new chapter in its history.The project has the potential to be a key part of the extraordinary narrative collectively represented by the historic and religious sites in Monmouthshire as well as a means to reflect and strengthen the cultural identity of the community of Abergavenny. This is an exciting project, one which will enable local people and visitors to learn more about the history of Abergavenny and its relevance to wider themes such as persecution, tolerance and sanctuary that have particular relevance today.The re-developed Plas Gunter Mansion site will house several mixed-use spaces:* A welcome space on the ground floor leading to an exhibition on the first floor and access to the hidden attic chapel on the second floor.* Flexible commercial units on the ground floor for lease to local businesses* A flexible meeting room space available for hire or community use on the first floor.* Two lettable offices on the second floorThrough extensive consultation a framework of interpretive messages has been developed to structure the visitor experience. Themes and stories have been informed through consultation with different audience groups. A programme of participation activities will take place either on site or as outreach events.A full brief and accompanying documents are available as downloads attached to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158757 | | 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 | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £227,813 | | 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 | PLAS GUNTER MANSION TRUST CYF | | Locality | MONMOUTHSHIRE | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP7 5ER | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Monmouthshire | | Electoral ward | Grofield | | Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IMAGEMAKERS DESIGN AND CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212313 - Museum construction work - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 09:20 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158757 - 1 Dec 2025 at 09:07 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158757 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=8 1st December 2025 - Appendix 7 - Stage 4 Programme - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=9 1st December 2025 - Appendix 8 - Stage 5+ Programme - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=7 1st December 2025 - Appendix 6 - Interpretation Plan - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=4 1st December 2025 - Appendix 3 - Pricing schedule - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=5 1st December 2025 - Appendix 4 - Declaration - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=6 1st December 2025 - Appendix 5 - RIBA Stage 3 report - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=1 1st December 2025 - Interpretive Design & Fit-Out Brief - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=2 1st December 2025 - Appendix 1 - Referee details - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566791&idx=3 1st December 2025 - Appendix 2 - Insurance details ## Notice URLs - https://www.imagemakersdesign.co.uk/ - https://www.plasguntermansion.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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