CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

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Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Interpretation Plan Design & Fit-Out Consultant required

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Plas Gunter Mansion Trust was awarded a Delivery Phase grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in early October 2025 for the Restoration of Gunter Mansion in Abergavenny.

The consultants who developed the concept for the Interpretation Plan during the Development Phase cannot continue into the Delivery Phase. Therefore, the Trust now wishes to appoint a new and experienced consultant team who can deliver the design and fit-out phase.

Plas Gunter Mansion in Abergavenny is a capsule of stories from the past 400 years. From peaceful domesticity to Catholic resistance, commercial use to historic revival, the building is now embarking on a new chapter in its history.

The project has the potential to be a key part of the extraordinary narrative collectively represented by the historic and religious sites in Monmouthshire as well as a means to reflect and strengthen the cultural identity of the community of Abergavenny. This is an exciting project, one which will enable local people and visitors to learn more about the history of Abergavenny and its relevance to wider themes such as persecution, tolerance and sanctuary that have particular relevance today.

The re-developed Plas Gunter Mansion site will house several mixed-use spaces:

• A welcome space on the ground floor leading to an exhibition on the first floor and access to the hidden attic chapel on the second floor.

• Flexible commercial units on the ground floor for lease to local businesses

• A flexible meeting room space available for hire or community use on the first floor.

• Two lettable offices on the second floor

Through extensive consultation a framework of interpretive messages has been developed to structure the visitor experience. Themes and stories have been informed through consultation with different audience groups. A programme of participation activities will take place either on site or as outreach events.

A full brief and accompanying documents are available as downloads attached to this notice.

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=158757.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The maximum contract value is £227,813 +VAT

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

A proposal for undertaking the work should include:

• An outline of relevant experience of work on NLHF-funded projects.

• A summary of experience of delivering interpretation of historic buildings.

• Experience of working in heritage in Wales.

• An outline programme including key milestones.

• A statement on your understanding and proposed approach to completing the work, including a methodology. This should set out your approach to ensuring that the work is delivered on time, within budget and to the quality required.

• Your Environmental Policy and approach to eco-friendly procurement.

• A proposed fee structure with a breakdown of day rates, expenses and other costs. (See Appendix 3)

• CVs for key team members.

• References of at least two referees for work of a similar nature. (See Appendix 1)

• Details of Insurance cover. (See Appendix 2)

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

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:158757)

5.2

Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice