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title: "The design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition on the ground floor of Xplore! Science Discovery Centre"
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# The design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition on the ground floor of Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Buyer: WREXHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675a2

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## Summary

Wrexham University is seeking bids for the design, fabrication, and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition at the Xplore! Science Discovery Centre located in Wrexham, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry categories of primary education and entertainment services. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with submissions required by 4th May 2026. The exhibition aims to create a STEAM-focused space that fosters learning through play, aligning with Wales' early years framework. The open procedure method is employed, allowing electronic submission on Sell2Wales, with full details available in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and other bidding documents. The contract will commence on 3rd June 2026 and conclude on 2nd November 2026, with the entire project slated for completion by 16th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, educational exhibits, and creative design. Ideal candidates would possess strong capabilities in technical design, value engineering, and immersive fabrication, particularly within the early years education and STEAM sectors. With a gross value of £350,000, the project provides SMEs and VCSEs an entry point for growth in public sector contracts, fostering collaborative relationships with a prominent Welsh university and supporting educational innovation. Competitors will be evaluated primarily on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, ensuring high standards in the technical and creative deliverables for this child-centred exhibition space.

## Notice

Xplore! has recently been awarded a Moondance Foundation BIG Donation capital and revenue award. Xplore! is therefore now looking to create a new immersive exhibition, LaunchPADLansio, to cater specifically for our under 5s audience. LaunchPAD (Play & Discovery) / PADLansio (Potsio a Darganfod) will flip the script on early years learning. We are creating an immersive STEAM exhibition space at Xplore! designed exclusively for under 5s that sparks curiosity, ignites imagination and fuels vital cognitive, communication, and social skills. Our BIG Idea? Put the child front and centre. Rooted in the Wales Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Wales (Progression Step 1), the space champions learning through play, because play isn't just fun, it's fundamental. LaunchPADLansio will be situated on the ground floor of Xplore's city centre building and will sit alongside a revamped cafe and catering-grade kitchen. This has been tendered separately and is outside the scope of this tender. The minimum contract duration will be until the end of the project 16/10/26. The scope of services relating to the design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition contract is as follows but not limited to: * Design development of initial concept design * Production of final specification of individual exhibits through value engineering * Production of technical designs of exhibition elements and interactives * Fabrication and installation on site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035088-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £291,500 |
| Lots value | £291,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WREXHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL11 2AW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Grosvenor |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 10:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035088-2026
- 6 Apr 2026 at 21:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031228-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 10:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028955-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028134-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035088-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031228-2026
  6th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028955-2026
  30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028134-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365081
  ITT Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365082
  Appendix 1a
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365083
  Appendix 1b
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365084
  Appendix 1c
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365085
  Appendix 1d
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365086
  Appendix 1e
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365087
  ITT Response Document Part A
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365088
  ITT Response Document Part B
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365089
  ITT Response Document Part C
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=365242
  Appendix 1f
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/e7l9nw6c3vzlp2fggwp1m/APVS1Uscq86LSwK-Yrtx9i0/Appendices%201g%20and%201h?rlkey=1dictzivkmqxi1p4u7fplabkc&subfolder_nav_tracking=1&st=zm2jpujk&dl=0
  Appendices 1g and 1h
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=366128
  Response to Questions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wrexham.ac.uk
- https://sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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