Provision of New Refuge Alarm System to Raymond Edwards Building and Anthony Hopkins Centre

ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

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Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) has initiated a procurement process to update the refuge alarm systems in the Raymond Edwards Building and Anthony Hopkins Centre, Cardiff. Partnering with the University of South Wales, acting as the procuring entity, this tender falls under the category of fire alarm systems installation within the works industry. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with an end date for submissions set for 22 July 2026. This open competition, conducted below the financial threshold, will be facilitated through eTenderWales, and interested parties must register to submit their bids. The contract will commence on 24 August 2026 and conclude by 14 September 2026, with a total gross value of £50,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in alarm systems, especially those experienced in fire-alarm installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations classed as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given their recognised suitability under the procurement terms. With an emphasis on price as a key award criterion, companies capable of delivering high-quality solutions at competitive rates will find themselves well-positioned. Participation in this project not only offers the potential for contractual revenue but also aids in building credentials within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of New Refuge Alarm System to Raymond Edwards Building and Anthony Hopkins Centre

Notice Description

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) currently have a telephone system at the refuge points in the Raymond Edwards Building and Anthony Hopkins Centre to enable communication to the reception areas for anyone who requires assistance. This system is outdated and no longer compliant, so we are seeking a reliable contractor to supply and install a non-closed BS compliant 2-way communication system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c22a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062153-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35121700 - Alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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