Scope
Description
Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) wishes to appoint an experienced Cost Consultant for a major capital project at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. A separate procurement exercise is running for an integrated design team, with a formal appointment due to be made in mid-February 2026. It is intended that design work will commence promptly at the beginning of March 2026 with a short RIBA Stage 1. The Cost Consultant is expected to commence their work at the beginning of May 2026, following conclusion of this procurement exercise.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 May 2026 to 7 September 2029
- 3 years, 3 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Welsh
Award decision date (estimated)
22 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A preliminary market engagement notice has not being published due to the timing constraints of the grant funding being used for this project.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361548
Appendix A - Outline Programme
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361549
Appendix B - Indicative Pre-App Scheme
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361550
Appendix C - Upgrade and Improvement Opportunities (Feasibility Study by Charcoalblue dated June 2022)
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361551
Appendix D - Contract Data
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361552
Appendix E - Priced Activity Schedule
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361553
Appendix F - Form of Tender & Declarations
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362525
Venue Cymru Cost Consultant - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Contracting authority
Conwy County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQJH-8668-YMDV
Coed Pella
Colwyn Bay
LL29 0GG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@conwy.gov.uk
Website: http://www.conwy.gov.uk
Region: UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales