C059/2025/2026 - Conwy Castle Regeneration - Lead Consultant

Tender description

Mini Competition from Cadw Consultancy Framework - F088/2020/2021 Cadw are to embark on a series of exciting projects in/around Castell Conwy, starting in 2025 with the procurement and appointment of a lead design consultant (the bidder). The lead design consultant will then, with assistance from Cadw, procure and appoint their own team of subconsultants to deliver multiple projects in and around the castle. A budget range of £3,000,000 - £4,000,000 excluding VAT is available for the purposes of this contract over the 4-year contract period – this to include professional fees and works on site. The projects include: • Internal alterations and adaptations to the existing visitor centre • Potential extension to the existing visitor centre (to create a distinct ‘entry only’ point) • Delivery of a wide-ranging interpretation scheme – an interpretation design consultant has been separately appointed by Cadw • Conservation works to the existing historic fabric It is considered the lead consultant will require the services of the following sub-consultants: i. Quantity Surveyor ii. Archaeologist iii. Ecologist iv. Mechanical and Electrical Engineer v. Structural Engineer vi. Fire Safety Engineer vii. 3D Laser survey It is expected that that lead consultant will undertake the role as Principal Designer (for the purposes of the CDM Regulations) and that all the sub-consultants will be able to demonstrate previous experience in working in/around/with historic buildings (preferably scheduled monuments within a world heritage site). The lead consultant and team will effectively manage the projects – either singly or concurrently – from RIBA Stage 0/1 right the way through to handover to Cadw.