Tender

Appointment of contractors for design and build of science exhibits for Xplore!

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

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Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 10:08

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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 design and build science exhibits for Xplore!. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with a submission deadline of 15th January 2024. The target contract dates for this tender are scheduled to commence in January 2024, with exhibit installation expected by September 2024. The procurement method is open, and the main category is goods.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in exhibition equipment, exhibition stands, and museum-exhibition services to compete for contracts in providing 3 new permanent science exhibits for Xplore!. Companies demonstrating technical capability and experience can seize this opportunity by aligning with Xplore!'s vision of enhancing the visitor experience through innovative and engaging exhibits. The maximum total budget for the design and build contracts is £120,000, encompassing all required materials, fees, installation, and maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of contractors for design and build of science exhibits for Xplore!

Notice Description

North Wales Science Ltd runs a Science Discovery Centre called Xplore!. North Wales Science will from now on be referred to as "Xplore!" for the purpose of these documents. Xplore! is a subsidiary of Wrexham University and its registered office is Plas Coch Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AW.New exhibits are needed to stay current and competitive and meet the needs of our visitors. Xplore! has secured Shared Prosperity Fund investment from the UK Government that enables us to enhance our visitor experience. Xplore! has an existing exhibition that will be improved with these 3 new permanent exhibits.The wider funding will also enable Xplore! (via separate pieces of work) to carry out market research and feasibility studies relating to future utilization of the first-floor of the science centre.The summary of the scope of this contract will be follows:To design, manufacture, supply and install 3 new permanent science exhibits.To work with Xplore! and our appointed science exhibition, to finalise designs for the exhibit(s) selected.To work with Xplore! to ensure the exhibit(s) fit with our branding and materiality specification requirements.To build the exhibit(s) within the timeframe available.To arrange for delivery and installation to Xplore!To deliver staff training in the correct use of the exhibit(s) and how to maintain them.To arrange for a 1-year guarantee and maintenance contract for the exhibit(s), with all issues to be fixed in a timely manner (within 4 weeks) at no additional cost to Xplore!.The target contract dates will commence January 2024 and exhibit installation is expected to take place September 2024 (with scope to move this back as far as December 2024 at the very latest).The maximum total budget for the three exhibit design and build contracts is PS120,000 including VAT and inclusive of all materials, contractor fees, delivery, installation, the 1-year guarantee and maintenance contract, and all other costs incurred by the contractor. The budget should include all relevant taxes and currency conversions.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=137417.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. Interview & Presentation meeting has been scheduled for 23rd January 2024 for invited short-listed bidders. Please reserve this date in your diaries.(WA Ref:137417)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-137417
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137417
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

39154100 - Exhibition stands

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
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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