---
title: "TH1425 Extension to Visitor Coach Layby Caerphilly Castle"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162664"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# TH1425 Extension to Visitor Coach Layby Caerphilly Castle

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162664

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns Caerphilly County Borough Council's project to extend the visitor coach layby at Caerphilly Castle, located in Hengoed, South Glamorgan. This initiative, falling under the 'works' category with a focus on construction work, has reached the award stage as of 11th March 2026. The contracting authority, Caerphilly County Borough Council, spearheaded the tender titled "TH1425 Extension to Visitor Coach Layby Caerphilly Castle," emphasising economic and technical competency. The contract, valued at £590,485, was signed on 5th March 2026. Performance measures include a balance of quality, cost, and social factors with a strong focus on practical construction approaches and effective traffic management. A total of five bids were received, highlighting competitive interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those experienced in managing complex projects and developing public infrastructure. Horan Construction Limited, based in Cardiff, was chosen as the supplier, illustrating a strong demand for local expertise in construction and project management. Companies with robust risk management strategies and effective public liaison skills, especially with organisations like CADW and local businesses, can leverage such projects to demonstrate their capabilities, potentially fostering business growth. The structured procurement methodology, adhering to competency and quality benchmarks, offers a clear path for suppliers capable of delivering value through innovative solutions in public infrastructure works.

## Notice

Extension to the existing bus layby to form a visitor coach layby, with associated ramped and stepped footpath access and retaining walls, to Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly.Pass/ Fail - Competency (Economic and Technical Capability and Professional Capacity)Quality - 30% Weighting, consisting of the following:* Traffic Management and phasing of the works - 30% weighting.* Construction Approach -35% weighting* Project Management and outline programme with resource data - 20% weighting* Risk Management - 7.5% weighting* Public Liaison (to include CADW, Residents, Businesses, Emergency Services, Motorists, Public Transport providers and the general public - 7.5% weightingCost - 60% Weighting.Social - 10% Weighting based on tenderers TOMS responses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162664 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £590,485 |
| 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 | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | YSTRAD MYNACH |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HORAN CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 15:59 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162664

## Notice URLs

- http://www.horan.co.uk
- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk

## Provenance

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