Margam Green Roof Shelter

1. INTRODUCTION
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (the “Council”) is seeking to appoint the services of a contractor, to deliver a green roof shelter structure as part of its ‘Local Places for Nature’ funded projects.
The project is looking at new ways of turning ‘grey to green’ by using nature as a way to combat the effect of climate change; help us deal more effectively with issues relating to noise and air pollution, and nature emergency.
The project will use the best practices obtained through similar projects throughout the county borough.
2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The existing shelter located at Margam Country Park is need of replacement, and will be replaced with a new green roof shelter to enhance the biodiversity in this hand feeding area for livestock. The project will be managed by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, led by the Countryside and Wildlife Team Biodiversity Officers.
The existing structure is approximately 8m Long by 4.5m Wide, and 2.5M tall. It is Enclosed on three sides, has multiple signage posters and 3 wash basins on the inside. The back wall is used as a fence for an existing paddock for livestock.
2.1 LOCATION
The project is located at the hand feeding station with Margam Country Park, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ.
2.2 PROJECT TIMESCALE
The Council are looking for a suitable contractor to complete the works, as detailed below, within an anticipated timescale of completion no later than Jan 2027. Works is to start September 2026 for design and then construction, with planting to occur Nov-Dec.
3. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
This entails the construction of a metal or timber shelter able to support a wildflower (Biodiverse) green roof, including the necessary ground preparation works and concrete pad. The structure must adhere to all building standards and utilise the specifications within the GRO code. (GRO-Code-2021-Anniversary-Edition.pdf).
The project shall include the removal, relocation and reinstallation of the existing...