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SU172(25) Refurbishment of Swansea University Egypt Centre (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities) Principal Contractor Works

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Oct 2025 at 14:49

Award

16 Oct 2025 at 08:36

Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has conducted a procurement process for the refurbishment of its Egypt Centre (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), located in Swansea, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the 'works' category under the procurement method of open competition, specifically below the threshold. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract awarded to The HUB Build Limited. The contract commenced on 10th October 2025 and is expected to conclude by 13th February 2026. Previously, a tendering process allowed the submission of bids until 8th August 2025, with the project expected to maintain live conditions around the construction site, prioritising the safety of non-construction personnel.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors, especially those specialising in museum construction work. The project, spearheaded by Swansea University, offers potential growth for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bid from The HUB Build Limited. Businesses capable of handling full design liability and operating effectively in dynamic, live environments would find this opportunity particularly suitable. The open competition nature of the procurement process typically permits wide participation, facilitating opportunities for a range of qualified suppliers to engage.

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Notice Title

SU172(25) Refurbishment of Swansea University Egypt Centre (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities) Principal Contractor Works

Notice Description

It is the intention of the Client to appoint a Principal Contractor to take the designs identified in Appendix A and attached to the ITT through to completion and to accept the full design liability for the project During any works it must be stressed that all areas around the site will remain live and the protection of non-construction personnel is of the highest priority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055692
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066015-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£355,555 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£355,555 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HUB BUILD

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