Award

Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project)

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, in collaboration with LHC for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA), has concluded the procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project)". The tender process focused on the installation and maintenance of advanced engineering equipment to support the newly developed HiVE Advanced Engineering Facility in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. The open procedure method was employed, highlighting transparency and competitiveness, with the procurement category classified under goods (CPV code: 31600000). Although initial tender submissions concluded on 7 April 2025, the contract was awarded with a completion target set for the summer of 2025. The project is integral to educational objectives at Coleg Gwent, focusing on disciplines like Digital Manufacturing and Aerospace Engineering.

This tender process presents notable opportunities for businesses, especially those in the advanced engineering and technology sector. SMC UK LTD, a large-scale enterprise, successfully secured the contract valued at £574,452.34, underscoring the potential for substantial growth and partnership in ongoing public service initiatives. Businesses equipped with skills in interactive systems, digital manufacturing, and engineering solutions stand well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The focus on delivering community benefits enriches local economies, making this an attractive prospect for companies with a proven track record of contributing to social and environmental objectives.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project)

Notice Description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invited Tenders for the supply, installation, maintenance and support of advanced engineering equipment comprising an interactive industry 4.0 cyber lab. Following the conclusion of the tendering process, we are now progressing with the award of contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is currently engaged in the construction of an Advanced Engineering Centre (called HiVE derived from the name High Value Engineering) in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. The Development will form part of Coleg Gwent's Campus delivering educational needs in areas such as Digital Manufacturing, Composites Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Robotics. It is anticipated that the development will be completed during the summer of 2025. The equipment identified within this tender will be utilised by Coleg Gwent to deliver the proposed curriculum. The procurement comprises of an open procedure and a single award for the following equipment: - Supply, Installation and maintenance of an interactive Industry 4.0 cyber lab as per the published specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148402
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148402
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£574,452 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement2@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk, corporate.procurement@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1495311556

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMC

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497914
    Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project) - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invites Tenders for the supply, installation, maintenance and support of advanced engineering equipment comprising an interactive industry 4.0 cyber lab.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL523662
    Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project) - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invited Tenders for the supply, installation, maintenance and support of advanced engineering equipment comprising an interactive industry 4.0 cyber lab. Following the conclusion of the tendering process, we are now progressing with the award of contract.

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