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title: "Installation of a BioAce pilot plant"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120590"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2022-04-20"
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# Installation of a BioAce pilot plant

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120590

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## Summary

The University of South Wales is seeking qualified contractors for the installation of a BioAce pilot plant as part of the Sustainable Environment Research Centre's project in Pontypridd, Wales. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with responses due by midday on 5th May 2022. This open procurement method is focused on the goods category, specifically electrical installation work, with submissions to be made electronically via the Sell2Wales portal. The award period for the successful tender is slated to conclude on 16th May 2022, and interested suppliers are encouraged to arrange site visits during the tender's live period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in electrical installations, alarm system setups, and related infrastructure projects. Companies that possess a proven track record in similar installations and can provide detailed proposals demonstrating their capacity to meet the outlined specifications will be well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only expand their project portfolios but also gain the potential to collaborate on impactful environmental initiatives funded by the EU Community Funds program.

## Notice

The Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) of the University of South Wales (USW) (located in Upper Glyntaff, Pontypridd, CF37 4BB, UK) is developing a pilot scale prototype as part of the 'VFA Factory' - project number USW263, funded by Ser Cymru II - WEFO ERDF Programme 80761.USW requires a qualified/certified contractor to install the pilot plant electrical components, smoke detectors and gas monitors and verify existing hydraulic fittings. The pilot plant is being built inside a freight container sitting outside SERC pilot hall, just outside the Alfred Russel Wallace building on our Glyntaff Campus, Pontypridd.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=120590.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Your tender submission must be uploaded to the Sell2Wales portal Postbox.Your submission must be received by the closing time and date of midday, Thursday 5th May 2022.You should allow adequate time for the loading of your documents so as to ensure receipt as the Postbox will electronically close at the deadline time and no further submissions will be accepted.All queries in relation to the tender should be conducted via the Q&A function attached to this notice.Your tender submission will be evaluated as per the Tender Evaluation criteria attached to this notice.Site visits must be conducted whilst the tender is live. Contact Sanjay Nagarajan to arrange at sanjay.nagarajan2@southwales.ac.uk(WA Ref:120590)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: VFA Factory - project number USW263, funded by Ser Cymru II - WEFO ERDF Programme 80761

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120590 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45315300 - Electricity supply installations
- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
- 51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 11:49 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120590

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR395278&idx=1
  20th April 2022 - ITT
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR395278&idx=2
  20th April 2022 - Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR395278&idx=3
  20th April 2022 - Standard terms and conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=120590.The
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers

## Provenance

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