Appointment of Operator for 8 Bedroom Family Friendly Accommodation, Retail Unit, Public Car Park, Play Area & Public Toilets at Pontneddfechan

Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069189Procurement Act 2023Concession contractSME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£7.4m

Awarded 24 Jun 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

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 2046
Possible extension to 30 Aug 2051

Option to extend for a further 5 years from initial term.

CPV classifications
55300000
63513000
98341000
45212400
55200000
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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Commercialcost40.00%
Technical - Detailed Breakdown of Proposalquality40.00%
Technical - Key target Marketsquality10.00%
Technical - Resident Concernsquality5.00%
Technical - Environmentally Friendly Practicesquality5.00%

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

Awarded to