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Design Team - Animal Skills Centre, Northop Campus

COLEG CAMBRIA

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Coleg Cambria in Wrexham, seeks to appoint a design team to develop an Animal Skills Centre at the Northop Campus. This project falls under the 'works' industry category, specifically focusing on architectural and engineering services. The estimated building size is around 1300 square metres with a projected cost of £4 million. The tender process has moved past the awarding stage as of 16 October 2025, with Saer Architects Limited being the awarded supplier. The procurement method employed was open, and significant dates from the tender process include the submission deadline on 3 October 2025 and the award on 10 October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for architectural firms specialising in educational facilities or large-scale construction projects to gain a foothold in the public sector market. With a contract worth £4 million, it offers substantial business growth prospects for companies capable of providing comprehensive design, engineering, and architectural services. Firms with experience in delivering community benefits and adhering to social and economic objectives will be well-suited to compete in such competitive tenders. This project not only strengthens an organisation’s portfolio through a high-profile educational sector engagement but also aligns with community-focused development, enhancing the company’s reputation in delivering projects with social and environmental considerations.

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Notice Title

Design Team - Animal Skills Centre, Northop Campus

Notice Description

Coleg Cambria wish to employ a Design Team with suitable skills and services to deliver an Animal Skills Centre / educational teaching building to deliver both practical and theory based teaching sessions for students attending the College.It is anticipated that the building will be approximately 1300m2 over a single floor, comprising but not limited to the following: - * Up to 8no. workshop teaching spaces * Designated changing and locker facilities * WC's * Staff facilities to include offices * Circulation space * Storage * Plant rooms. An estimated construction cost will be 4 million GBP with a 6-month design, planning and technical design allocation followed by a 12-month construction period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155736
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155736
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months 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
COLEG CAMBRIA
Contact Name
Alex Evans
Contact Email
alex.evans@cambria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07730026583

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL12 7AB
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

SAER ARCHITECTS

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