Appointment of Operator for 8 Bedroom Family Friendly Accommodation, Retail Unit, Public Car Park, Play Area & Public Toilets at Pontneddfechan
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£7.4m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
25 Jun 2026
Description
An award is being made by Neath Port Talbot Council for the appointment of commercial operators to for 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. Contract commencement date to be confirmed. This will consist of 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.
Scope
- Reference
- CPU25-26-108
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2046Possible extension to 30 Aug 2051
Option to extend for a further 5 years from initial term.
- CPV classifications
- 5530000063513000983410004521240055200000
- Contract locations
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | — | cost | 40.00% |
| Technical - Detailed Breakdown of Proposal | — | quality | 40.00% |
| Technical - Key target Markets | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Technical - Resident Concerns | — | quality | 5.00% |
| Technical - Environmentally Friendly Practices | — | quality | 5.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£7.4m
Award date
24 Jun 2026
Contract start
31 Aug 2026
Contract end
31 Aug 2046