Powys County Council has kicked off early contractor engagement for a £46m all-age school project in Mid Wales.

Firms are being invited to take part in discussions ahead of inviting tenders later this year for the new Ysgol Bro Hyddgen development in Machynlleth.

The project will deliver a net-zero operation education campus for 540 pupils on the existing school grounds, replacing outdated buildings currently spread across two sites.

The Ysgol Bro Hyddgen scheme already has full planning consent and a developed design to RIBA Stage 4, with the council now seeking contractor input to help shape the final delivery and procurement strategy.

The new facility will include childcare and early years provision and is targeting BREEAM Excellent alongside net zero carbon in operation and embodied carbon below 600kg/m² CO₂e.

Powys County Council expects to launch the formal tender process on 31st May, with construction planned to start in August and completion targeted for summer 2029.

Contractors interested in taking part in the engagement exercise must register by 27 March, with the council planning one-hour meetings with selected firms.