Award

Xplore! design services

WREXHAM UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham University has awarded a contract for the "Xplore! design services" project, which focuses on providing roofing design services, photovoltaic design services, and first-floor fit-out design services for the Xplore! Science Discovery Centre in Wrexham. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically architectural, engineering, and surveying services (CPV code 71250000). The procurement process, starting from the tender issued on 4 January 2024 to the award confirmed on 19 March 2025, progressed through the open procurement method. Notable dates in this process include the tender period ending on 19 January 2024, and the award period concluding on 5 February 2024. The contract was signed on 2 August 2024, and is currently active. The project location is Wrexham, specifically at the Plas Coch site on Mold Road.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in sustainable energy solutions and building design. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong portfolio in providing innovative design services and solutions in the educational sector may find this project particularly beneficial. Additionally, companies considering consortium bids may find this tender conducive, as highlighted by the university's openness to such arrangements. Given the high-profile nature of the Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, successful participation can significantly boost a firm's portfolio and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Xplore! design services

Notice Description

Xplore! Science discovery centre Wrexham, roofing design services, photovoltaic design services, and first floor fit out design services (RIBA Stages 3&4 only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-137767
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137767
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying 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 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20241 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
WREXHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paul Moran
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASSIDY + ASHTON GROUP

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