CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Feasibility Study - Royal Welsh Farm Shop and Sheep Centre of Excellence

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) seeks consultancy support to undertake comprehensive feasibility studies for two priority projects identified in the 2023 Royal Welsh Showground Vision & Masterplan. These studies are funded through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF).

Work Package A: Royal Welsh Farm Shop & Kitchen - feasibility study examining market demand, business models, facility requirements, and funding strategies for a year-round farm shop and kitchen facility.

Work Package B: Sheep, Shearing & Woolhandling Centre of Excellence - comprehensive review of sheep sector buildings and facilities to identify the most strategic approach to replacing the NSA building whilst enhancing facilities to create a unified centre of excellence.

Both feasibility studies must be completed by February 2026.

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=157030.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

£50,000 (excluding Vat)

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Demonstrable experience in retail/hospitality feasibility studies for Work Package A

Demonstrable experience in agricultural facility development for Work Package B

Understanding of Welsh agricultural sector and policy context (desirable)

Availability to commence work 5 November 2025

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

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

The successful contractor must comply with all UK Shared Prosperity Fund requirements including: - UK Government branding on all outputs - Record retention for minimum 7 years post-programme closure - Provision of output and outcome data - Compliance with subsidy control requirements - All work completed by 28 February 2026

Full SPF requirements are detailed in the Draft Contract Terms & Conditions.

(WA Ref:157030)

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

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice