Scope
Procurement reference
CPU25-26-108
Procurement description
Neath Port Talbot Council invites tenders from experienced commercial operators to secure a 20 year lease (with the option to extend for a further 5 years) to run and maintain a new flagship offer in Waterfall Country Pontneddfechan in the Vale of Neath.
We are seeking an operator to take on the complete management of the following:
• An eight‑bedroom, family‑friendly visitor accommodation
• A retail unit suitable for a farm shop or community shop
• A 136‑space public car park
• A children’s play area
• Public toilets serving both the local community and visitors.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a fully integrated visitor hub at the gateway to Waterfall Country. The successful operator will have the opportunity to build a thriving business, enhance the visitor experience and play a key role in supporting the local community and economy.
Delivery regions
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
7401816.75 GBP to 7401816.75GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 30 August 2046, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 August 2051
Contracting authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Civic Centre
Town/City: Port Talbot
Postcode: SA13 1PJ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.npt.gov.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGM-1776-LMWP
Contact name: Wayne Thomas
Email: w.thomas3@npt.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Concession
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 63513000 - Tourist information services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services
- 45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings
- 55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation
Delivery regions
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Lot value (estimated)
7401816.75 GBP Excluding VAT
8882180.10 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 August 2046, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 August 2051, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Option to extend for a further 5 years from initial term.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for a further 5 years from initial term.
Award criteria
Type: cost
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical - Detailed Breakdown of Proposal
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical - Key target Markets
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical - Resident Concerns
Weighting: 5.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical - Environmentally Friendly Practices
Weighting: 5.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Description of risks to contract performance
Risk of non-delivery operations - Due diligence to be undertaken through tendering process in addition to contractual obligations for tenderers.
Works are funded by external grant funding upon completion.
Quality Assurance - Inclusion of operating agreement alongside lease.
Operational Risks (site vacant) - Scenario planning underway to potentially operate elements of the site.
Contractual Risk - Agree set milestones. Inclusion of delivery schedule within the tender assessment.
Tender submission deadline
11 June 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
04 June 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
06 July 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
The Invitation to Tender documentation is available to be accessed and tenders to be submitted via etenderwales:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htmlSuppliers’ Instructions ‘How to Express Interest in this ITT’:1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registered you will need to up-date them). - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- Click the ‘Suppliers register here’ link. - Complete the ‘Organisation Details’ and ‘User Details’ sections. - Note the username you choose and click ‘save’ when complete.- You will shortly receive and email with your unique password (please keep this secure). - Agree to the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’.2. Express an interest in the ITT.- Login to the portal with the username / password.- Click the ‘ITT Open to all Suppliers’ link. - Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_123750).- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the ‘Express Interest’ button on the right-hand side of the screen. - This will move the ITT into your ‘My ITT pages’. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.)- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting ‘Buyer Attachments’. 3. Responding to the ITT.- You can now choose to ‘Respond’ or ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining).- Note the ‘Closing Date’, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. Helpdesk details on homepage of etenderwales.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
11 June 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
04 June 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
06 July 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
The Invitation to Tender documentation is available to be accessed and tenders to be submitted via etenderwales:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htmlSuppliers’ Instructions ‘How to Express Interest in this ITT’:1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registered you will need to up-date them). - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- Click the ‘Suppliers register here’ link. - Complete the ‘Organisation Details’ and ‘User Details’ sections. - Note the username you choose and click ‘save’ when complete.- You will shortly receive and email with your unique password (please keep this secure). - Agree to the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’.2. Express an interest in the ITT.- Login to the portal with the username / password.- Click the ‘ITT Open to all Suppliers’ link. - Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_123750).- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the ‘Express Interest’ button on the right-hand side of the screen. - This will move the ITT into your ‘My ITT pages’. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.)- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting ‘Buyer Attachments’. 3. Responding to the ITT.- You can now choose to ‘Respond’ or ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining).- Note the ‘Closing Date’, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. Helpdesk details on homepage of etenderwales.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published