Tender

Sefydliad Gweithgynhyrchu Cenedlaethol Cymru | National Manufacturing Institute for Wales

AMBITION NORTH WALES

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the procurement involves Ambition North Wales seeking a partnership of established innovation partners to develop the feasibility of the National Manufacturing Institute for Wales. This tender, titled "Sefydliad Gweithgynhyrchu Cenedlaethol Cymru | National Manufacturing Institute for Wales," falls under the services category, particularly business services and other community services, and is located in the region UKL23, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with a deadline for submissions by 6th January 2026 at 12:00 GMT. Potential bidders can send enquiries until 18th December 2025 at 16:00 GMT. The procurement method is open competition, conducted below threshold under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies with expertise in innovation and manufacturing industries. Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of forming partnerships and providing innovative solutions, particularly SMEs and VCSEs that can demonstrate experience in the relevant sectors and meet the technical, commercial, and social value criteria set by the buyer. The successful bid will involve developing methodologies and showcasing evidence of similar work, and the contract is valued at £150,000 (excluding VAT). This initiative could catalyse business growth for firms looking to expand their operations within the Welsh manufacturing sector, fostering innovation and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sefydliad Gweithgynhyrchu Cenedlaethol Cymru | National Manufacturing Institute for Wales

Notice Description

Mae Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru yn ceisio caffael partneriaeth o bartneriaid arloesi sefydledig sydd a phrofiad yn y diwydiant i ddatblygu dichonoldeb Sefydliad Gweithgynhyrchu Cenedlaethol Cymru. Gwnewch yn siwr eich bod wedi mewngofnodi i Sell2Wales ac wedi cofrestru eich diddordeb yn yr hysbysiad i gael mynediad at y dogfennau tendr. | Ambition North Wales is seeking to procure a partnership of established innovation partners with industry experience to develop the feasibility of a National Manufacturing Institute for Wales. Please ensure you are logged into Sell2Wales and have registered your interest in the notice to access the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080164-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
AMBITION NORTH WALES
Contact Name
Sara Jones
Contact Email
caffael@uchelgaisgogledd.cymru
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION
Postcode
LL31 9RZ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn y Marl
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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