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The design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition on the ground floor of Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Wrexham University

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:01

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham University is seeking bids for the design, fabrication, and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition at the Xplore! Science Discovery Centre located in Wrexham, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry categories of primary education and entertainment services. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with submissions required by 4th May 2026. The exhibition aims to create a STEAM-focused space that fosters learning through play, aligning with Wales' early years framework. The open procedure method is employed, allowing electronic submission on Sell2Wales, with full details available in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and other bidding documents. The contract will commence on 3rd June 2026 and conclude on 2nd November 2026, with the entire project slated for completion by 16th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, educational exhibits, and creative design. Ideal candidates would possess strong capabilities in technical design, value engineering, and immersive fabrication, particularly within the early years education and STEAM sectors. With a gross value of £350,000, the project provides SMEs and VCSEs an entry point for growth in public sector contracts, fostering collaborative relationships with a prominent Welsh university and supporting educational innovation. Competitors will be evaluated primarily on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, ensuring high standards in the technical and creative deliverables for this child-centred exhibition space.

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Notice Title

The design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition on the ground floor of Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Notice Description

Xplore! has recently been awarded a Moondance Foundation BIG Donation capital and revenue award. Xplore! is therefore now looking to create a new immersive exhibition, LaunchPADLansio, to cater specifically for our under 5s audience. LaunchPAD (Play & Discovery) / PADLansio (Potsio a Darganfod) will flip the script on early years learning. We are creating an immersive STEAM exhibition space at Xplore! designed exclusively for under 5s that sparks curiosity, ignites imagination and fuels vital cognitive, communication, and social skills. Our BIG Idea? Put the child front and centre. Rooted in the Wales Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Wales (Progression Step 1), the space champions learning through play, because play isn't just fun, it's fundamental. LaunchPADLansio will be situated on the ground floor of Xplore's city centre building and will sit alongside a revamped cafe and catering-grade kitchen. This has been tendered separately and is outside the scope of this tender. The minimum contract duration will be until the end of the project 16/10/26. The scope of services relating to the design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition contract is as follows but not limited to: * Design development of initial concept design * Production of final specification of individual exhibits through value engineering * Production of technical designs of exhibition elements and interactives * Fabrication and installation on site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035088-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

80100000 - Primary education services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£291,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 2 Nov 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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

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