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# Market Engagement: New All Age School, Machynlleth, Mid Wales

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/market-engagement-new-all-age-school-machynlleth-mid-wales-ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Powys County Council: "Market Engagement: New All Age School, Machynlleth, Mid Wales". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £46,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Powys County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/powys-county-council-GB-PPON-PQBT-5413-HMDT)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £46,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work
- **Delivery Location:** UKL24
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/market-engagement-new-all-age-school-machynlleth-mid-wales-ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/market-engagement-new-all-age-school-machynlleth-mid-wales-ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7#tl-md)

## Description
Powys County Council (the “Council”) invites suitably experienced contractors to engage in early discussions relating to the design and construction of a new all age school in Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales. The proposed development will provide a modern, energy efficient facility within the existing school grounds, accommodating 540 pupils alongside childcare and early years provision.  
The Council is preparing to commence a formal competitive procurement process for the delivery of the Ysgol Bro Hyddgen project. To help shape the procurement strategy and maintain early contractor involvement, the Council is exploring a range of procurement approaches aimed at achieving best value and meeting programme objectives.  
Purpose of the Invitation 
The Council seeks to engage with contractors who have demonstrable experience in similar design and build construction projects. These discussions will support the refinement of project delivery strategy ahead of the formal tender process. Interested contractors are invited to contact the Council to register interest to participate in a short, individual discussion meeting.  
Project Background 
Ysgol Bro Hyddgen currently operates across two separate sites within Machynlleth, with the condition of existing buildings driving the need for a consolidated, fit for purpose, all age facility. A previous design has been progressed to RIBA Stage 4 and has gained full planning permission. The building is to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’, Net Zero Carbon in operation and less than 600kg/m² CO₂e embodied carbon. 
How to Express Interest 
Contractors wishing to participate in this preliminary market engagement are invited to contact the Council using the email address provided in the Contracting Authority section of the notice. Responses should be submitted by 12:00 on Friday 27 March 2026.  
Subject to capacity, the Council will host one-hour individual meetings with responding contractors. Where interest exceeds capacity, meeting slots may be prioritised based on the contractor’s experience relevant to the nature and scale of the project.  
Participation is voluntary and will not influence or disadvantage involvement in any subsequent procurement process. All engagement will be undertaken in accordance with principles of transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination under the Procurement Act 2023.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 27/08/2026 to 01/08/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F020279-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-06T11:01:30.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T04:18:42.147Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0663e7