Additional Works at the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 08:34

Planning

01 May 2026 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

The current tender process involves Bangor University, located in Bangor, United Kingdom, seeking a contractor to undertake additional works at the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology in Henfaes, Abergwyngregyn. This project falls under the construction work category and is set at the tender stage as of 3rd June 2026. Key activities include refurbishment and upgrades to several facilities, including lecture spaces and security systems. The contract valued at £528,000 gross is conducted via open competition and submissions are due by 30th June 2026, with the project commencing on 2nd September 2026 and completing by 22nd December 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in construction and refurbishment to expand their client base and portfolio within the educational sector. Companies with expertise in sustainable construction and those that can effectively operate within live and constrained sites will find themselves well-suited to bid. The process is particularly attractive to SMEs and VCSEs due to its below-threshold status and the emphasis on quality and social value criteria, presenting a viable growth opportunity by adhering to sustainability and innovation-centric solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Additional Works at the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology

Notice Description

Bangor University wishes to appoint a contractor to undertake additional works at the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology at Henfaes, Abergwyngregyn. The works will include : * a light touch refurbishment to lecture and teaching space in Menterra building, including decoration to walls and ceilings, repairs to existing doors, lighting and an allowance for new chairs and whiteboards; * installation of a growth room; * glasshouse upgrade; * plant mill installation; * security upgrades; * extension to PV supply; * Walkway - decoration to walls and internal door.

Planning Information

Interested contractors are invited to contact Bangor University project partners for an informal discussion about the plans and requirements of the tender process. If you would like to discuss the project and proposed tender process in more detail, please contact either: Matthew Stockton, Project Manager, Pick Everard on 07469 681478 or email: MatthewStockton@pickeverard.co.uk, OR Tom Sharp, Senior Cost Manager, Pick Everard on 07766 513388 or email: TomSharp@pickeverard.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052145-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£444,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£444,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
26 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 22 Dec 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
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

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