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CU.1463.JO-Main Building Library Ramps

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, located at Cathays Park in Cardiff, has initiated a procurement process titled "CU.1463.JO-Main Building Library Ramps," categorised under building alteration works. This project involves upgrading accessibility by replacing non-compliant ramps with new compliant ones at the university's Grade II* listed Main Building. The procurement process followed an open method concluding with an award on 5th February 2024, and the contract was signed on 21st February 2024. Bidders had until 11th January 2024 to submit their proposals, with Cardiff University acting as the buying organisation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in heritage building alterations and accessibility upgrades. Small to medium-sized enterprises with experience in executing works on listed buildings would be ideally suited to partake in such contracts, which can significantly augment their portfolio within the educational sector. The project not only enhances the contractors' credentials in public sector projects but also facilitates networking with prestigious institutional clients like Cardiff University.

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Notice Title

CU.1463.JO-Main Building Library Ramps

Notice Description

Cardiff University, Main Building, Cathays Park, is constructed in Portland stone and is Grade II* listed. The building was built to house the former College of South Wales (founded in 1883), which became one of the founding institution of the University of Wales, Cardiff University. This building is used for various functions as part of the University campus, and as such now requires some sympathetic accessibility upgrades to ensure it is fit for purpose.The work comprises the removal of the existing non-compliant ramps and construction of new compliant ramps to areas of Cardiff University Main Building, which is listed;1. Ground Floor VJ Gallery (1nr),2. First Floor Central Corridor South of Central Library (2nr)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-137291
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137291
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Lance Waters, Procurement
Contact Email
watersl1@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648, +44 7482179170

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2D BUILDING CONTRACTORS

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