Tender

Bangor University Tender for the Supply & Installation of a Building Management System

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University is seeking proposals for the supply and installation of a modern Building Management System (BMS) to upgrade its existing legacy infrastructure. The project, titled "Bangor University Tender for the Supply & Installation of a Building Management System," falls under the services category, specifically installation services, and will be implemented across multiple locations within the UK, including UKL12. This procurement is at the tender stage, employing an open procedure, and is regulated by Welsh devolved regulations. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit their tenders by 3rd July 2026, following the enquiry period, which ends on 25th June 2026. The contract period is set from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2027, with a total project value of £384,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building management solutions, system upgrades, and energy efficiency improvements. Companies with expertise in ABB Cylon platform experience, integration of BMS systems with existing networks, and project delivery within operational buildings are particularly well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. The project requires contractors to maintain operational continuity during migration and offer training and commissioning services, making it an ideal growth opportunity for businesses possessing technical and project management proficiency in the BMS sector.

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Notice Title

Bangor University Tender for the Supply & Installation of a Building Management System

Notice Description

Bangor University invites tenders for the upgrade and modernisation of its Building Management System (BMS) estate. The existing BMS infrastructure is predominantly based on legacy Cylon UC32 controllers and UC32.Net supervisory gateways. These systems are end-of-life and no longer supported. The University requires the Contractor to replace and modernise this infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity and enabling future energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives. Due to the requirement to maintain operational continuity with the existing UC32-based estate during phased migration, and to ensure compatibility with existing programming tools, supervisory infrastructure, and transitional integration mechanisms, the replacement system shall be based on ABB Cylon technology. This document defines the Employer's Requirements (ERs) for the Works. It shall be read in conjunction with the Appendices referenced herein. ________________________________________ 2. Scope of Works The Contractor shall design, supply, install, configure, commission, and hand over a modern BMS solution in accordance with these Employer's Requirements. The Works shall include, but not be limited to: * Provision of a modern BMS supervisory platform * Integration of existing legacy controllers during migration * Progressive replacement of legacy field controllers * Replication of existing control functionality at point of migration * Commissioning, testing, training, and handover * Provision of unit rates to support phased delivery The Works shall include all items reasonably necessary to achieve compliance with the Employer's Requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050409-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 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
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

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