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Award of Provision of Builders Work for Cinema Refurbishment, Cardiff Campus

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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09 Jun 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the University of South Wales (USW), a prominent public authority in Pontypridd, UK, regarding the refurbishment works for a cinema at their Cardiff Campus. This contract involves comprehensive building works such as demolition, structural alterations, and installation services, classed under industries like lighting systems, sound insulation, and building completion work. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with APEX ENERGY SOLUTIONS (SOUTH WALES) LIMITED confirmed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £81,787.06 (net), was signed on 3rd June 2025, with an execution period from 4th June to 31st July 2025. The procurement was executed using a method described as "Below threshold - unknown," reflecting a possibly more flexible procurement approach under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in construction, electrical installation, and interior finishing to engage with a reputable educational institution like USW. Businesses that can deliver high-quality refurbishment works, adhere to specific acoustic and visual standards, and proceed under tight timelines are well-positioned to benefit. Such contracts not only bolster the contractor's portfolio but also pave the way for potential future collaborations with academic and public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Builders Work for Cinema Refurbishment, Cardiff Campus

Notice Description

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of Britain's most exciting and ambitious universities. Innovative, thriving and sustainable, we work to build better futures for our students, our communities and our partners economically, socially and culturally. USW wishes to appoint a partner to support the provision of new cinema seating and associated staging works by a specialist contractor. This is not for the provision of the seating but the associated building works. Works to include removal of existing seating, carpets, handrails before specialist seating installers realign the seating staging. Supply and fit new carpets, raised flooring, balustrading and acoustic slated wall coverings. Electrical works include new low level lighting connected to existing switching system and connection of power sockets supplied by the seating contractor to the power system. Mechanical works including alteration the ventilation system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031082-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

34953000 - Access ramps

39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs

44112600 - Sound insulation

44230000 - Builders' carpentry

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111100 - Demolition work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45323000 - Sound insulation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,787 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEX ENERGY SOLUTIONS (SOUTH WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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