Criccieth West Beach OBC

What this is

Gwynedd Council seeks a consultant to develop a Strategic and Economic Case to Outline Business Case level for protecting the existing sea wall at Criccieth West Beach. The consultant's work will inform an Outline Business Case submission to Welsh Government for approval, building on a Strategic Outline Case completed in 2024.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 04 September 2026 at 13:00 (UK time); enquiry deadline 28 August 2026 at 13:00.
• Estimated value GBP 70,000 for a 6-month consulting engagement (21 September 2026 to 31 March 2027).
• Award based on 60% technical quality and 40% price; no explicit eligibility criteria stated in this notice.
• All documents, bidding instructions, and submission portal access via etenderwales (itt_126256).
• Below-threshold open competition under Welsh devolved regulations; electronic submission required.
• Contact: Gethin Jones (GethinJones2@gwynedd.llyw.cymru) at Gwynedd Council, Caernarfon.

Who can bid

Open competition below-threshold procedure; specific conditions of participation available on etenderwales portal (itt_126256). No explicit eligibility restrictions stated in this notice.

How it is scored

Technical Submission (quality): 60%; Commercial Submission (price): 40%.

Performance guarantee

No performance bond or guarantee mentioned in the notice.

How to submit

Electronic submission via etenderwales portal (https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/70370113019FA3F29A65 itt_126256). Deadline: 04 September 2026 at 13:00.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline: 28 August 2026 at 13:00. Submit questions via etenderwales portal.

Contract period

Contract start: 21 September 2026; Contract end: 31 March 2027 (approximately 6 months).

Classification

CPV 71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services United KingdomWales