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The supply and installation of a fixed-dome planetarium at North Wales Science (trading as Xplore! Science Discovery Centre)

Wrexham University

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08 Sep 2025 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham University is inviting bids for the supply and installation of a fixed-dome planetarium at North Wales Science, trading as Xplore! Science Discovery Centre. This tender is part of an active procurement process under public authority with a focus on goods within the museum-exhibition services category, located in Wrexham, United Kingdom. The project involves creating an immersive planetarium with advanced AV equipment and software licences for STEAM content delivery. The procurement method is open, and businesses can submit their proposals electronically through the Sell2Wales Portal. The enquiry period ends on 26 September 2025, and the tender submission deadline is 3 October 2025. The project aims for the planetarium to be operational by March 2026, also incorporating necessary building enhancements such as a platform lift and stairwell refurbishment with a contract period starting on 3 November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in AV equipment supply, construction, or museum exhibition services, especially those with experience in delivering digital content tailored to educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's alignment with local economic objectives. The contract requires collaboration with construction contractors during the planning and installation phases, offering businesses a platform to enhance their portfolios by contributing to a culturally significant and technically advanced project. Companies that excel in innovative solutions and can offer competitive pricing will find this tender particularly promising.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply and installation of a fixed-dome planetarium at North Wales Science (trading as Xplore! Science Discovery Centre)

Notice Description

Xplore! has recently been awarded Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF)-Transition Fund capital and revenue awards. Xplore! is therefore now looking to create an immersive fixed-dome planetarium with associated AV equipment and appropriate software licenses for high quality STEAM content delivery to a minimum capacity of 30 visitors in each viewing. The planetarium will be the only fixed-dome planetarium in north-east Wales, providing a unique attraction for Wrexham. It aligns with the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act by ensuring future prosperity of Xplore!, its employees, and a cohesive community by contributing positively to STEAM capital for the people of Wrexham. In this way it will provide a platform for Xplore! to develop the personal interest of participants and connect them to the local space industries and potential careers. We have the full support of John Whalley CEO of Space Wales and Rachael Blackburn of Aerospace Wales, with our engagement activities aligning with the needs of the local space sector and associated supply-chain. Our activities will also compliment the activities of Jeremy Howitt at Snowdonia Aerospace, providing a strong link between North West Wales and North East Wales schools, who in time will have access to space-related activities through both organisations. The planetarium will be situated on the first floor of Xplore's city centre building, which is not currently accessible to all. The project will therefore also enable the installation of a platform lift, as well as refurbishing the stairwell, and re-locating the staff offices from the ground floor to the first-floor space. The planetarium is expected to be fully operational by March 2026. It is expected that the planetarium supplier will work with the construction contractor through 2025 and early 2026 to ensure successful completion of the overall project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595ef
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054706-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wrexham University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 2AW
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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