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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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Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham University is seeking bidders for the procurement of design, fabrication, and installation services for the LaunchPADLansio exhibition aimed at under 5s, to be located on the ground floor of the Xplore! Science Discovery Centre in Wrexham, Wales. This active tender process follows an open procurement procedure under UK regulations, providing opportunities for qualified suppliers to engage in this public sector project. The tender period closes on 4th May 2026, with key milestones including the end of the enquiry period on 15th April 2026 and the award decision anticipated by 20th May 2026. The exhibition project, supported by a Moondance Foundation BIG Donation, will be executed in line with the Welsh Early Years Framework, focusing on educational and entertainment services, specifically within STEAM fields.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and entertainment environments, particularly those experienced in creating engaging and interactive experiences for young audiences. Given the project's emphasis on design excellence and innovation, companies with expertise in early years education tools, especially those incorporating astronomical and optical instruments, will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities. The open procedure further favours SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Successful delivery of this high-profile project can elevate a company's portfolio, enhance collaborative networks, and potentially lead to future public-sector engagements.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028955-2026
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 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

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
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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