Cwmbach Wetlands Pathway Project

What this is

Construction of a wetlands pathway project at Cwmbach, Aberdare, including ground preparation and a 700m×1.5m stone pathway, a 4m×5m pontoon/viewing platform over standing water, and implementation of ecological management plans in a sensitive environmental location.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 31 August 2026 at 12:00; estimated award date 7 September 2026
• Site visit required prior to tender submission
• Project delivery window: September 2026 to March 2027 (ecological compliance requirement)
• Estimated budget: £100,000 for pathway construction (700m×1.5m), pontoon/viewing platform (4m×5m), and ecological management
• Must demonstrate agriculture/forestry experience, health and safety capability (CDM 2015), and ecological mitigation expertise; NRW experience desirable
• Submission via electronic Postbox on Sell2Wales portal; contractors must allow adequate upload time

Who can bid

Contractors with agriculture and forestry experience; must provide references and evidence of similar previous works; must demonstrate health and safety capability under CDM 2015; experience with ecological mitigation and NRW is desirable.

Money

Estimated value of work and materials: £100,000. Payment schedule to be discussed with successful tenderer at pre-commencement meeting.

Performance guarantee

Contractors must follow a combined construction ecological management plan and ecological mitigation enhancement and management plan supplied by Down to Zero Ltd.

How to submit

Electronic submission via Sell2Wales Postbox facility (https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales); suppliers must allow adequate time for uploading and submit well in advance of closing time.

Contract period

Project must be delivered and completed between September 2026 and March 2027 to ensure ecological compliance.

Classification

CPV 77000000 — Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services 77100000 — Agricultural services WalesRhondda Cynon TafAberdare