---
title: "CU.1463.JO-Main Building Library Ramps"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137291"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137291.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-22"
---

# CU.1463.JO-Main Building Library Ramps

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137291

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## Summary

Cardiff University, located at Cathays Park in Cardiff, has initiated a procurement process titled "CU.1463.JO-Main Building Library Ramps," categorised under building alteration works. This project involves upgrading accessibility by replacing non-compliant ramps with new compliant ones at the university's Grade II* listed Main Building. The procurement process followed an open method concluding with an award on 5th February 2024, and the contract was signed on 21st February 2024. Bidders had until 11th January 2024 to submit their proposals, with Cardiff University acting as the buying organisation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in heritage building alterations and accessibility upgrades. Small to medium-sized enterprises with experience in executing works on listed buildings would be ideally suited to partake in such contracts, which can significantly augment their portfolio within the educational sector. The project not only enhances the contractors' credentials in public sector projects but also facilitates networking with prestigious institutional clients like Cardiff University.

## Notice

Cardiff University, Main Building, Cathays Park, is constructed in Portland stone and is Grade II* listed. The building was built to house the former College of South Wales (founded in 1883), which became one of the founding institution of the University of Wales, Cardiff University. This building is used for various functions as part of the University campus, and as such now requires some sympathetic accessibility upgrades to ensure it is fit for purpose.The work comprises the removal of the existing non-compliant ramps and construction of new compliant ramps to areas of Cardiff University Main Building, which is listed;1. Ground Floor VJ Gallery (1nr),2. First Floor Central Corridor South of Central Library (2nr)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137291 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| 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 | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 2D BUILDING CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262700 - Building alteration work

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 16:46 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137291
- 14 Dec 2023 at 16:31 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137291

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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