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Works contract for the Installation of MEP services to Laser Annealer & Plasma Burner at CISM, Swansea University

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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24 Jul 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Swansea University, a sub-central government public authority located in Swansea, UK, entailed a direct works contract for the installation of MEP services to a Laser Annealer & Plasma Burner at the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) on the university's Bay Campus. This process falls under the industry category of mechanical engineering installation works. The contract was awarded to Borley Engineering Services Ltd, based in Cardiff, and was marked as complete, with activities commencing on 24th July 2025 and set to conclude by 26th September 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct award, bypassing competition as it fell below the stipulated threshold, and was governed by Welsh devolved regulations under the UK legislative framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical engineering and installation services, particularly those experienced in working with complex industrial equipment and systems like laser annealers and plasma burners. While the contract in question was awarded directly due to its below-threshold value, similar future procurement activities from Swansea University or other institutions could provide ample opportunities for companies equipped to handle specialised works in university settings or research facilities. Businesses that can demonstrate advanced technical capabilities in MEP services installation and have a robust portfolio in the higher education sector would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities, fostering growth and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

Works contract for the Installation of MEP services to Laser Annealer & Plasma Burner at CISM, Swansea University

Notice Description

Works contract for the Installation of MEP services to Laser Annealer & Plasma Burner at CISM, Swansea University Bay Campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056595
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042835-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,452 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 26 Sep 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Owen Cullen, Deputy Head of Procurement
Contact Email
o.n.cullen@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

BORLEY ENGINEERING SERVICES

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