CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Technical Support to deliver the Circular Economy Project

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

We aim to use existing infrastructure, resources, knowledge and networks to develop the Circular Economy on Anglesey and Gwynedd.

We work across 3 workstreams as follows;

Workstream 1: : Supporting FFIWS Spaces

The following organisations are founding partners of this scheme and receive funds to deliver in these spaces.

1. Congl Meinciau, Botwnnog

2. Tanio, Bermo

3. Age Cymru, Bontnewydd

4. GISDA, Caernarfon

5. Gofod Gwneud, Partneriaeth Ogwen, Bethesda

6. Tywyn

7. Dref Werdd, Blaenau Ffestiniog

8. Yr Orsaf, Penygroes

9. Hwb Arloesi, Porthmadog

10. Antur Waunfawr, Caernarfon

11. Tecstiliau, Bethel

12. Arloesi Dolgellau

13. M-Sparc ar y Lôn, Pwllheli

14. Mencap, Llangefni

15. Llyfrgell, Holyhead

16. Hwb Trwsio, Holyhead

17. Bala

Workstream 2 : Cylchol Grants (Gwynedd only)

A fund for businesses and community enterprises to develop their business alongside adding value to local FFIWS makerspaces;

1. Ideas that consider waste management, beyond recycling, through use, reuse and repair, or bringing new life or meaning to a material or service

2. Ideas that support a strong sharing economy, communities working together and sharing resources

3. Ideas that maximize the value of local resources or amenities through a feasibility study or pilot programme

4. Ideas that share skills and support community cohesion

5. Ideas that support efforts to reduce supply chains, reduce carbon emissions, or support a sustainable business model

Workstream 3: Pilar Projects

A range of sectors are relevant to the development of the Circular Economy in Gwynedd and Ynys Môn. These are called pillars because they offer us an outlet that bridges and applies to both counties. Below are sector priorities, and we anticipate a need to procure expertise to deliver the following;

1. Fashion

2. Arts

3. Training

Technician support is required to run the following workshops –

- Upholstery

- Textiles

- Bike repair training

At Ffiws locations across Anglesey and Gwynedd

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=160382.

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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

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

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

This notice has been sent as a region specific notice. If you did not receive an alert about this you are not based in the specific region selected by the buying authority. Questions on why this was sent as a region specific notice should be sent to the buying authority.

(WA Ref:160382)

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

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice