---
title: "Award of Switchgear Upgrade at Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b51"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SPORT WALES"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Award of Switchgear Upgrade at Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff

Buyer: SPORT WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b51

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## Summary

Sport Wales has recently awarded a contract for the Switchgear Upgrade at its National Centre in Cardiff, falling under the construction industry category. The procurement method was an open below threshold competition, with the process now at the award stage as of 2nd April 2026. The contract was awarded to Knox & Wells, a large supplier based in Cardiff. The upgrade comprises works in the ground floor switchgear room, replacing MEP equipment, and improving fire safety measures, with the contract spanning from 1st April 2026 to 15th May 2026. The tender followed a single-stage procedure using the JCT Minor Works Building Contract with contractor's design 2024.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for construction firms specialising in electrical upgrades, IT services, and fire safety improvements, ensuring compliance with Welsh devolved regulations. Businesses with expertise in construction materials and structures, especially those that can provide innovative, cost-effective solutions, are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities in the future. The substantial value of the contract at £159,421.60 further highlights the potential profitability associated with tenders of this nature, reinforcing the growth prospects for established large-scale enterprises in the construction and IT sectors.

## Notice

Award Notice of Switchgear Upgrade at Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031176-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,421 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPORT WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF11 9SW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNOX & WELLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 18:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031176-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 17:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016665-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016579-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031176-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016665-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016579-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362094
  Invitation to Tender - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362095
  Invitation to Tender - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362096
  PCI Document - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362097
  PCI Document - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362098
  Risk Assessment
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362099
  Employers Requirements
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362102
  Drawing 0001
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362103
  Drawing 1002
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362104
  Drawing 7000
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362106
  Drawing 7001
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362107
  Drawing 7002
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362108
  Drawing 7003
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362109
  Drawing 7004
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362110
  Drawing 7005
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362111
  Drawing 7006
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362112
  Drawing TE01
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362113
  Drawing 1000
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362154
  Drawing 1001
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362114
  Drawing 8001
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362115
  Drawing 110001
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362116
  Drawing 110002
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362117
  Drawing 110003
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362118
  Drawing 110004
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362119
  Drawing 110005
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362120
  Drawing 110006
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362121
  Drawing 210001
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362122
  Drawing 210002
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362123
  Drawing 210003
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362124
  Site Plan
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362125
  Issue Register
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362126
  Specification - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362127
  Specification - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362128
  Proposed Room
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=362159
  Schedule of Works

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
- https://www.sport.wales

## Provenance

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