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Albert Gubay Business School (Bangor University) - Contract Award

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 16:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 09:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 Mar 2025 at 13:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University has concluded the procurement process for the refurbishment and development of the Albert Gubay Business School. This award stage, finalised on 25th September 2025, designated C. Wynne & Sons Ltd, a large construction supplier, as the contractor for the project, which involves refurbishing the former Friars Junior School in Bangor. The procurement method adopted was a selective, competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a high-quality build aligned with the university's standards. Key project milestones include the contract period from 13th May 2026 to 29th July 2027, providing ample time for the development of this state-of-the-art educational facility.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in historic building refurbishments and educational developments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in managing complex construction projects can benefit from potential future collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities, as Bangor University may extend work scope contingent on additional funding. Companies with experience in quality site management, innovative construction methods, and stakeholder engagement will be particularly well-suited to respond to future similar tenders or collaborate with the lead contractor, fostering growth and expanding their portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Albert Gubay Business School (Bangor University) - Contract Award

Notice Description

Bangor University has received a donation from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to create a state-of-the-art business school, which will be housed in the soon-to-be converted site of the former Friars Junior School on Ffriddoedd Road in Bangor. The refurbishment and development of this historic building and site will offer a really exciting opportunity to create a sector-leading business school, whilst conserving and renewing a significant, historic building in Bangor.The project aims to focus on refurbishing the historic asset, whilst extending to include a purpose-built vibrant Business School, to enhance the visitor, student and staff experience, and in turn entice future students and staff to the University. The University has evaluated tenders received and is now issuing a contract award notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Should additional funding become available, the University may wish to award additional work to the successful contractor.

Planning Information

Bangor University and project partners would like to invite interested contractors to attend an event at Reichel Hall, Bangor to discuss the plans and requirements of the tender process. The event will be held on Tuesday, 1st April 2025 from 10:00 to 13:00 in the Penrhyn Room. Further details are available on Bangor University's Events web page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/events, including a Contractor Briefing Pack, which provides an overview of the scheme. Any interested contractors are kindly asked to complete the online form below before 31st March 2025. This information will only be used to ascertain the likely number of firms attending: https://forms.office.com/e/tQYYKBWnR7 (English) https://forms.office.com/e/5RQrCs4FWV (Cymraeg)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059855-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£10,227,895 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 May 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C. Wynne & Sons Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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