This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 08:33

Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has successfully awarded a contract for the installation of a new fire alarm system at YGG Bryniago, located in Pontarddulais, Swansea. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID CCS/25/421, was conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and followed an open competition method detailed as "Below threshold - open competition". The contract, valued at approximately £47,884.92 gross, progressed through its stages, with the award completed as of 6th July 2026 and the contract actively commencing on 21st July 2026, set to conclude by 1st September 2026. This project falls within the 'works' category, specifically involving fire-alarm system installation work and other electrical installation tasks. The buyer, City & County of Swansea, operates under Welsh devolved regulations, marking regional compliance and opportunities for businesses within the UKL18 region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in electrical installations and construction work. The successful supplier for this contract, J.W. Bowkett (Electrical Installations) Limited, exemplifies the potential of SMEs to secure public contracts and expand their portfolio in public sector assignments. By participating in such tenders, companies can enhance their visibility within the local government sector and potentially secure future projects. This procurement aligns with the interest of SMEs, given its focus on sub-central government procurement, and encourages companies with relevant capabilities and competitive pricing to engage in public sector tenders to drive business growth.

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Notice Title

Contract for YGG Bryniago New Fire alarm system

Notice Description

The works are situated at YGG Bryniago, James Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8JA. The Contractor shall install a new fire alarm system in YGG Bryniago as detailed on the fire alarm drawings and within this specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

45311200 - Electrical fitting work

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,904 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J.W. BOWKETT (ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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