Multidisciplinary Design Team for the Redevelopment of Carnegie House, Bridgend: Heritage, Workspace
Awen Cultural Trust, a charitable organisation operating cultural venues and community services, is seeking an architect-led multidisciplinary design team for the redevelopment of Carnegie House in Bridgend into a fit-for-purpose community cultural venue and modern office headquarters. The team will develop, coordinate and cost the proposals, secure planning and listed building consents, and provide conservation architecture, interior design, structural, building services, acoustics, fire engineering, quantity surveying and Principal Designer services under CDM 2015. Key outputs include designs for the Main Hall, reception, refreshment facilities and workspace; solutions for thermal comfort, accessibility, lighting, acoustics, fire escape and structural alterations; updated cost plans and procurement advice; and pre-construction information and a health and safety file. The estimated contract value is £30,000, although no contract duration is stated. Services will be delivered at Carnegie House in Bridgend, within the Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot region of the United Kingdom. The critical requirement is the appointment of a lead architect capable of acting as Principal Designer and preparing listed building consent materials for the heritage asset.
Buyer: Awen Cultural Trust. Source: Sell2Wales. Updated 6 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £30k
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
- Procedure: Contract notice
- Category: Advisory architectural services (71210000)
From the official notice
Awen Cultural Trust seeks to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to develop, cost, coordinate and secure the necessary consents for the redevelopment of Carnegie House, Bridgend, creating a fit-for-purpose community cultural venue and modern office headquarters. Awen wish to appoint a lead designer / architect to act as Principal Designer (CDM 2015) and coordinate a team capable of fulfilling the roles below in response to the scale and objectives of the brief. Core disciplines and specialisms • Conservation Architect / Architect (lead) – listed building strategy, planning & LBC submissions, coordination, Principal Designer. Align proposals with HIA principles; prepare LBC materials evidencing significance, impact and justification. • Interior Designer – concept and estimates for Main Hall, refreshment/bar servery, welcome/reception, first floor workspace, wayfinding (incl. banners/flagpoles), circulation, furniture, finishes, FF&E, joinery, lighting and acoustics treatments. • Structural Engineer – column removal scheme review, stage structure, any alterations to former external rear wall pier, openings for means of escape; liaison on reversibility/minimal intervention. • Building Services (MEP) Engineer – heating/ventilation improvements (thermal comfort), small power, data, house/feature lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, accessibility systems; advice on low energy solutions aligned to heritage constraints. • Acoustics Consultant – advise and addr...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £30k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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