Award

Award of Switchgear Upgrade at Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff

SPORT WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 18:36

TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 17:01

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Sport Wales has recently awarded a contract for the Switchgear Upgrade at its National Centre in Cardiff, falling under the construction industry category. The procurement method was an open below threshold competition, with the process now at the award stage as of 2nd April 2026. The contract was awarded to Knox & Wells, a large supplier based in Cardiff. The upgrade comprises works in the ground floor switchgear room, replacing MEP equipment, and improving fire safety measures, with the contract spanning from 1st April 2026 to 15th May 2026. The tender followed a single-stage procedure using the JCT Minor Works Building Contract with contractor's design 2024.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for construction firms specialising in electrical upgrades, IT services, and fire safety improvements, ensuring compliance with Welsh devolved regulations. Businesses with expertise in construction materials and structures, especially those that can provide innovative, cost-effective solutions, are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities in the future. The substantial value of the contract at £159,421.60 further highlights the potential profitability associated with tenders of this nature, reinforcing the growth prospects for established large-scale enterprises in the construction and IT sectors.

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Notice Title

Award of Switchgear Upgrade at Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff

Notice Description

Award Notice of Switchgear Upgrade at Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031176-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,421 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 15 May 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
SPORT WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9SW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOX & WELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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