How to win: Baglan bay Topographical Survey

About this contract

Welsh Government is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake a topographical survey of the Baglan Bay site, located southwest of the M4 motorway. The survey area is approximately 170.62 hectares and the requirement includes a three-dimensional survey of the existing ground levels and site features, including highways, structures, hardstanding, boundaries, drainage, water features and utilities. The required outputs include a three-dimensional digital ground model, AutoCAD DWG drawings and PDF drawings. The contract is expected to commence in January 2027 and will be for a three-month term.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £350,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 7 December 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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