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title: "BU452026- Architectural Modelling and Immersive Digital Visualisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077391"
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buyer: "Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University"
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# BU452026- Architectural Modelling and Immersive Digital Visualisation

Buyer: Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077391

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## Summary

Bangor University is exploring a future services contract for specialist architectural modelling, digital reconstruction and immersive digital visualisation. The work centres on digitally reconstructing a former hospital building and creating visual environments that show its architectural, historical and present-day experiences. Expected outputs include detailed 3D models of the building in its original, derelict and proposed refurbished states; models of internal and external features, routes and landscapes; and immersive experiences for virtual reality, augmented reality, exhibitions and web platforms. The scope may also include historical research, spatial and time-based storytelling, audio and environmental elements, user testing, technical optimisation, exhibition equipment setup, documentation, source files and other digital assets. Delivery activity is associated with Gwynedd and Conwy and Denbighshire in Wales.

This procurement is at planning and is currently preliminary market engagement, not an invitation to tender. Bangor University expects to seek supplier feedback before deciding its procurement strategy, specification, evaluation criteria and contract structure. Suppliers were asked to register interest by 30 September 2026, after which the University planned to issue a market engagement questionnaire and potentially hold discussions, demonstrations or meetings. The University expected to publish a subsequent notice on 12 October 2026. Any future requirement may be procured through competitive tendering, although this is not settled. The anticipated contract period is 4 January 2027 to 28 December 2029, approximately three years. The estimated value is £304,750 excluding VAT, or £365,700 including VAT. The requirement is a single planned lot.

The engagement will suit suppliers able to contribute to one or more specialist areas rather than only full-service providers. Relevant capabilities include architectural modelling, digital heritage, historic building reconstruction, immersive technologies, virtual and augmented reality, LiDAR and spatial capture, real-time visualisation, exhibition technology and public engagement. Strong candidates are likely to combine design and technical delivery with the ability to interpret archival and historical evidence, analyse plans, photographs, drawings and survey information, and maintain an auditable record of sources and modelling assumptions. Experience of stakeholder workshops, accessible user experiences, user testing, optimisation and delivery of applications, models, documentation and source files will be relevant. The University is also seeking insight into delivery approaches, commercial models, innovation and emerging technologies. The requirement is identified as suitable for SMEs.

## Notice

Bangor University is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a potential future procurement for the provision of specialist architectural modelling, digital reconstruction and immersive digital visualisation services. This engagement is being conducted to help the University better understand the capabilities of the market, emerging technologies, innovative delivery approaches, commercial models and potential procurement options prior to commencing any formal procurement exercise. Information obtained through this engagement may be used to inform the procurement strategy, specification, award criteria and contract structure. Bangor University will take appropriate steps to ensure that participation in this engagement does not provide any supplier with an unfair advantage or otherwise distort competition in any future procurement process.

### Planning Information

Background-
The University is developing a project focused on the digital reconstruction of a former hospital building and the creation of immersive visualisation environments that explore and communicate the relationship between architecture, place and historical through to present day experiences through innovative digital technologies.
The project forms part of a wider programme of research, heritage interpretation, education and public engagement activities. The anticipated outputs will support research dissemination, exhibitions and stakeholder engagement.
Proposed Scope-
The University is seeking feedback from suppliers capable of delivering some or all of the following services:
Research and Discovery-
Review and interpretation of archival and historical source materials.
Analysis of historical plans, photographs, drawings, survey information and research documentation.
Participation in stakeholder workshops and project development activities.
Architectural Reconstruction-
Development of detailed 3D architectural models of a former hospital building.
Reconstruction of the building during three identified phases:
Original construction.
Derelict condition.
Future refurbishment vision.
Modelling of internal and external architectural features, circulation routes and landscapes.
Maintenance of an auditable record of evidential sources and reconstruction assumptions.
Immersive Digital Visualisation-
Creation of immersive visualisation environments suitable for virtual reality, augmented reality, exhibition installations and web-based platforms.
Spatial and time-based storytelling.
Integration of visual, environmental and audio elements where appropriate.
Development of engaging and accessible user experiences informed by historical research and stakeholder input.
Testing and Final Delivery-
User testing and refinement.
Technical optimisation.
Delivery of final models, applications, documentation, source files and agreed digital assets.
Exhibition hardware and equipment setup where required.
Contract Duration-
The University anticipates that the project will be delivered over an approximate period of three (3) years.
Supplier Participation-
The University welcomes responses from suppliers with experience relevant to one or more aspects of the proposed requirement, including:
Architectural modelling.
Digital heritage.
Historic building reconstruction.
Immersive technologies.
Virtual reality (VR).
Augmented reality (AR).
LiDAR and spatial capture.
Real-time visualisation.
Exhibition and public engagement technologies.
Responses-
Suppliers interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement should register their interest by emailing:
o.cahill@bangor.ac.uk
Subject: Architectural Modelling and Immersive Digital Visualisation PME
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 30th September 2026
Upon receipt of an expression of interest, Bangor University will issue a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire to interested suppliers. The questionnaire will seek information regarding supplier experience, technical capability, delivery approaches, commercial models, innovation opportunities and market feedback relevant to the proposed requirement.
The University may also invite selected respondents to participate in follow-up discussions, demonstrations or market engagement meetings.
Indicative Procurement Approach-
The University anticipates that any future opportunity may be procured through a competitive tendering procedure. However, no final decision has been made regarding the procurement strategy and feedback received through this engagement may influence the final approach.
Important Information-
This notice is issued solely for preliminary market engagement purposes under the Procurement Act 2023 and does not constitute:
A tender notice.
An invitation to tender.
A transparency notice.
A commitment by Bangor University to commence a procurement process.
A commitment to award any contract.
Participation in this engagement is entirely voluntary and at suppliers' own cost.
Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately in accordance with applicable procurement legislation. Participation in this preliminary market engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087830-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 28 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £304,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Postcode area | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2TR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Glyder |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 72212520 - Multimedia software development services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2026 at 14:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087830-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087830-2026
  16th September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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