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title: "SU172(25) Refurbishment of Swansea University Egypt Centre (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities) Principal Contractor Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055692"
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# SU172(25) Refurbishment of Swansea University Egypt Centre (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities) Principal Contractor Works

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055692

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## Summary

Swansea University has conducted a procurement process for the refurbishment of its Egypt Centre (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), located in Swansea, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the 'works' category under the procurement method of open competition, specifically below the threshold. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract awarded to The HUB Build Limited. The contract commenced on 10th October 2025 and is expected to conclude by 13th February 2026. Previously, a tendering process allowed the submission of bids until 8th August 2025, with the project expected to maintain live conditions around the construction site, prioritising the safety of non-construction personnel.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors, especially those specialising in museum construction work. The project, spearheaded by Swansea University, offers potential growth for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bid from The HUB Build Limited. Businesses capable of handling full design liability and operating effectively in dynamic, live environments would find this opportunity particularly suitable. The open competition nature of the procurement process typically permits wide participation, facilitating opportunities for a range of qualified suppliers to engage.

## Notice

It is the intention of the Client to appoint a Principal Contractor to take the designs identified in Appendix A and attached to the ITT through to completion and to accept the full design liability for the project During any works it must be stressed that all areas around the site will remain live and the protection of non-construction personnel is of the highest priority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066015-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £355,555 |
| Contracts value | £355,555 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HUB BUILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066015-2025
- 16 Oct 2025 at 08:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065790-2025
- 1 Jul 2025 at 10:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036355-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066015-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065790-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036355-2025
  1st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
  itt: 118323

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.ac.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/itt:118323
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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