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Reconfiguration/refurbishment work for 2nd floor and Toilet Block of the Raymond Edwards building

ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is seeking a construction partner for refurbishment works at the Raymond Edwards building in Cardiff, focusing on reconfiguring the 2nd floor office spaces and renovating the 1st floor toilet block. This procurement is handled by the University of South Wales on behalf of the College. The procurement method is an open competition, under regulations applicable in Wales. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 20th April 2026, and final submissions must be made by 24th April 2026. This project falls under the works category, with the total procurement valued at £120,000 GBP. Construction is scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude by 28th August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for firms in the construction and refurbishment sector to expand their portfolio by engaging with a sub-central government authority in the UK. The procurement allows for participation by small and medium-sized enterprises, which can enhance their market position by providing competitive bids that balance cost with the quality of workmanship and social value. Companies experienced in demolition, refurbishment, plastering, electrical and plumbing works, as well as air-conditioning installations, would find this opportunity particularly suitable given the works specified for the building's refurbishment.

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Notice Title

Reconfiguration/refurbishment work for 2nd floor and Toilet Block of the Raymond Edwards building

Notice Description

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) is seeking a construction partner to carry out refurbishment works in the Raymond Edwards building, including reconfiguration of 2nd floor office spaces to create a large classroom and two agile working offices, and refurbishment of the 1st floor toilet block. Works on the 2nd floor to include demolition of existing internal walls, blocking up of redundant doorways, installation of new ceiling grid and lighting, dado trunking with power and data, replacement flooring, decoration, installation of in-room air-conditioning, and supply and installation of kitchenette and furniture. Works within the 1st floor toilet block to include replacement of all sanitaryware, replacement flooring and decoration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028417-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

39122100 - Cupboards

39130000 - Office furniture

39531310 - Carpet tiles

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

44111700 - Tiles

44221220 - Fire doors

45111100 - Demolition work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45324000 - Plasterboard works

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45410000 - Plastering work

45421146 - Installation of suspended ceilings

45422000 - Carpentry installation work

45432100 - Floor laying and covering work

45432110 - Floor-laying work

45432130 - Floor-covering work

45451000 - Decoration work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3ER
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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