Tender

Appointment of contractors for market research and feasibility study for Xplore!

NORTH WALES SCIENCE LTD T/A XPLORE! (A SUBSIDIARY OF WREXHAM UNIVERSITY)

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Tender

28 Nov 2023 at 11:47

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Wales Science Ltd t/a Xplore! (A subsidiary of Wrexham University) has initiated a tender process for the appointment of contractors to conduct market research and feasibility study for Xplore! The opportunity involves securing funding through the Shared Prosperity Fund to enhance visitor experiences, with a budget of £30,000. The contract requires completion of work by March 2024 and September 2024. The tender deadline is set for 12th December 2023, with shortlisted bidders expected to present on 19th December 2023 in Wrexham.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for firms specializing in market research and consultancy services within the science and tourism sectors. Companies with experience in conducting feasibility studies and collaborating with architectural and scientific consultants would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should ensure timely submissions and prepare for potential interview presentations in December 2023 to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of contractors for market research and feasibility study for Xplore!

Notice Description

Xplore! has secured a grant through the Shared Prosperity Fund and is looking to grow its offer for both Wrexham County residents and tourists visiting the area. We are looking to support the local visitor economy.This funding will enable Xplore! to carry out market research and produce a feasibility study for future growth into the first-floor of the science centre.Scope and Objective of the Invitation to TenderThe summary of the scope of this contract is as follows:To carry out market research into options under consideration for the first floor of the current Xplore! buildingTo produce a feasibility study detailing findings from above.To work alongside the architects, science exhibition consultant and staff at Xplore! to ensure a collaborative and complementary approach.The maximum budget for this contract is PS30,000 (including VAT) inclusive of all costs incurred by the contractor in meeting the contract specification. The budget should include all relevant taxes and currency conversions.The appointed contractor will be required to complete works equating to half the total contract amount by the end of March 2024, and the other half of the total contract amount in September 2024. Invoices for these amounts will be required in the same timeframe.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136826.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Short-listed bidders will be required to attend an Interview / Presentation on 19th December 2023.This notice has been sent as a region specific notice. If you did not receive an alert about this you are not based in the specific region selected by the buying authority. Questions on why this was sent as a region specific notice should be sent to the buying authority.(WA Ref:136826)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-136826
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136826
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WALES SCIENCE LTD T/A XPLORE! (A SUBSIDIARY OF WREXHAM UNIVERSITY)
Contact Name
Arwel Staples
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1978293188

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 2AW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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