Tender

Contract for Pontarddulais Comprehensive School - LTHW Refurbishment

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

25 Jul 2025 at 13:31

Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract for Pontarddulais Comprehensive School - LTHW Refurbishment," conducted by the City & County of Swansea, was initially active but ultimately completed without award. The project, which was to focus on Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) system refurbishment at Pontarddulais Comprehensive School, fell under the industry category of mechanical engineering installation works. Situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKL18, the tender was handled through a below-threshold open competition. Despite the tender's initial publication and activity, the process was cancelled on 25 July 2025 due to funding restrictions and a limited timeline. The eligibility to participate required electronic submission through the eTenderWales portal, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 23 June 2025 and a submission deadline on 26 June 2025.

This tender presented an opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering installation, particularly those experienced in educational infrastructure projects. Firms equipped for open competition procurement processes could find opportunities in similar works introduced by local authorities. Although this specific opportunity has been withdrawn, it highlights a potential scope within public sector projects for mechanical installations, suggesting continued demand in refurbishments within educational facilities. Companies adept at navigating Welsh devolved regulations and participating in tenders below threshold might find these areas ripe for growth, contingent upon funding availability and project timelines.

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Notice Title

Contract for Pontarddulais Comprehensive School - LTHW Refurbishment

Notice Description

Contract for Pontarddulais Comprehensive School - LTHW Refurbishment to F & R pipework circuit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054790
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043174-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Maz Ward
Contact Email
maz.ward@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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