--- title: "Appointment of contractors for market research and feasibility study for Xplore!" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136826" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136826" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136826.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136826.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH WALES SCIENCE LTD T/A XPLORE! (A SUBSIDIARY OF WREXHAM UNIVERSITY)" published: "2023-11-28" --- # Appointment of contractors for market research and feasibility study for Xplore! Buyer: NORTH WALES SCIENCE LTD T/A XPLORE! (A SUBSIDIARY OF WREXHAM UNIVERSITY) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136826 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136826) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136826.json) ## Summary The North Wales Science Ltd t/a Xplore! (A subsidiary of Wrexham University) has initiated a tender process for the appointment of contractors to conduct market research and feasibility study for Xplore! The opportunity involves securing funding through the Shared Prosperity Fund to enhance visitor experiences, with a budget of £30,000. The contract requires completion of work by March 2024 and September 2024. The tender deadline is set for 12th December 2023, with shortlisted bidders expected to present on 19th December 2023 in Wrexham. This tender offers business growth opportunities for firms specializing in market research and consultancy services within the science and tourism sectors. Companies with experience in conducting feasibility studies and collaborating with architectural and scientific consultants would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should ensure timely submissions and prepare for potential interview presentations in December 2023 to expand their market presence. ## Notice Xplore! has secured a grant through the Shared Prosperity Fund and is looking to grow its offer for both Wrexham County residents and tourists visiting the area. We are looking to support the local visitor economy.This funding will enable Xplore! to carry out market research and produce a feasibility study for future growth into the first-floor of the science centre.Scope and Objective of the Invitation to TenderThe summary of the scope of this contract is as follows:To carry out market research into options under consideration for the first floor of the current Xplore! buildingTo produce a feasibility study detailing findings from above.To work alongside the architects, science exhibition consultant and staff at Xplore! to ensure a collaborative and complementary approach.The maximum budget for this contract is PS30,000 (including VAT) inclusive of all costs incurred by the contractor in meeting the contract specification. The budget should include all relevant taxes and currency conversions.The appointed contractor will be required to complete works equating to half the total contract amount by the end of March 2024, and the other half of the total contract amount in September 2024. Invoices for these amounts will be required in the same timeframe.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=136826.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. Short-listed bidders will be required to attend an Interview / Presentation on 19th December 2023.This notice has been sent as a region specific notice. If you did not receive an alert about this you are not based in the specific region selected by the buying authority. Questions on why this was sent as a region specific notice should be sent to the buying authority.(WA Ref:136826) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136826 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 | | 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 | NORTH WALES SCIENCE LTD T/A XPLORE! (A SUBSIDIARY OF 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2023 at 11:47 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136826 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458738&idx=1 28th November 2023 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458738&idx=2 28th November 2023 - Appendix 1 Contract Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458738&idx=3 28th November 2023 - Appendix 2 Contract Terms & Conditions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458738&idx=4 28th November 2023 - Appendix 3 Tender Evaluation Methodology - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458738&idx=5 28th November 2023 - Appendix 4 Sell2Wales Supplier Postbox Guidance ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136826.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers - https://www.wrexham.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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