Scope
Reference
CPU25-26-13
Description
Following a successful Round 1 application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, funding has been secured for the 'Development' phase of Reimagining Margam Castle. This project runs until December 2026. Funding has been granted for specialist consultancies and resources to develop a Round 2 application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, if successful this will unlock the full grant.
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide Construction Project Management Consultancy Services.
Development Phase (RIBA 2-3) will run from the consultant's appointment to December 2026.
Delivery Phase (RIBA 4-6) is anticipated to run from Spring 2028 to end 2031 (incl. defects rectification).
This appointment includes a break clause; continuation to the Delivery Phase will depend on performance, obtaining all required permissions and consents, and a successful Round 2 pass.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 April 2026 to 17 December 2031
- 5 years, 7 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Technical ability conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate on etenderwales at: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Suppliers' Instructions 'How to Express Interest in this ITT':
1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registered you will need to up-date them). - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- Click the 'Suppliers register here' link. - Complete the 'Organisation Details' and 'User Details' sections. - Note the username you choose and click 'save' when complete.- You will shortly receive and email with your unique password (please keep this secure). - Agree to the terms and conditions and click 'continue'.
2. Express an interest in the ITT.- Login to the portal with the username / password.- Click the 'ITT Open to all Suppliers' link. - Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_120706).- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button on the right-hand side of the screen. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITT pages'. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.)- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting 'Buyer Attachments'.
3. Responding to the ITT.- You can now choose to 'Respond' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).- Note the 'Closing Date', and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
There is help available Monday - Friday (8am - 6pm) on: help@bravosolution.co.uk or by telephone on 0800 069 8634.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Fixed lump sum fee proposal |
Price | 30.00% |
| Method Statement 3 | Approach to Service Delivery - Specification |
Quality | 28.00% |
| Method Statement 1 | Experience and Contract Examples |
Quality | 14.00% |
| Method Statement 2 | Approach to Service Delivery - Team Members |
Quality | 14.00% |
| Method Statement 4 | Approach to Risk |
Quality | 7.00% |
| Method Statement 5 | Approach to Social Value |
Quality | 7.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Insufficient time to undertake market engagement due to funding deadlines.
Contracting authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGM-1776-LMWP
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
United Kingdom
Email: m.c.anderson@npt.gov.uk
Website: http://www.npt.gov.uk
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales