CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Project Management Services, Cyfarthfa Castle

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Project Management Support

The Cyfarthfa Plan outlined a vision for developing Cyfarthfa Castle and Park at Merthyr Tydfil into a major visitor attraction of international quality. The Cyfarthfa Foundation aims to deliver a radical overhaul of the Grade 1 listed castle building that is currently in poor condition. The final use of the castle is yet to be determined, although it is likely to be predominantly culturally focused, with a high quality museum and art gallery element.

The Cyfarthfa Foundation, that is leading the work at Cyfarthfa, wishes to appoint a consultant to support us during RIBA Stage 0-1. In order to develop an architectural brief, we will first need to undertake a number of site studies and appraisals to inform our decision making on how best to develop the Castle project.

We are looking for project management support for both 1) initial scoping of required studies and 2) ongoing management of these over the next 6-12 months.

Initially, we are seeking a fixed fee proposal to work with the Foundation to identify the required surveys and studies which will be needed to inform the development of an architectural brief, and develop an associated programme and budget costs for these. The below list is not exhaustive, but gives an indication of our assumptions:

a. Environmental surveys

b. Traffic and accessibility surveys

c. Archaeological studies

d. Cadw consultation

e. Geotechnical studies

f. Topographical surveys

g. Integration with site (park entrances etc)

Timescale and Scoring

The Foundation hopes to complete Part 1 of the brief, agreeing the scope of required studies, by late-September 2023.

Further to this, and subject to budget and programme agreement, we will be looking to undertake Part 2 (delivery of studies) between November 23 – June 24.

Applications will be assessed on a 40/60 cost/quality basis.

Tender responses are sought by 31st July 2023.

Fee

Fixed fee proposals are invited for the development of the initial scope, an outline programme and budget costs.

Further to this, we request information regarding your proposed methodology of managing the required contracts on behalf of the Cyfarthfa Foundation. Information on your proposed team, experience and competence should be submitted alongside information on day rates.

Further information

General project information can be found on our website: cyfarthfafoundation.wales

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=133066.

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

6-12 months input.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:133066)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice