--- title: "Appointment of contractors for design and build of science exhibits for Xplore!" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137417" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137417" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137417.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137417.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH WALES SCIENCE LTD T/A XPLORE! (A SUBSIDIARY OF WREXHAM UNIVERSITY)" published: "2023-12-19" --- # Appointment of contractors for design and build of science exhibits for Xplore! Buyer: NORTH WALES SCIENCE LTD T/A XPLORE! (A SUBSIDIARY OF WREXHAM UNIVERSITY) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137417 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137417) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137417.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 design and build science exhibits for Xplore!. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with a submission deadline of 15th January 2024. The target contract dates for this tender are scheduled to commence in January 2024, with exhibit installation expected by September 2024. The procurement method is open, and the main category is goods. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in exhibition equipment, exhibition stands, and museum-exhibition services to compete for contracts in providing 3 new permanent science exhibits for Xplore!. Companies demonstrating technical capability and experience can seize this opportunity by aligning with Xplore!'s vision of enhancing the visitor experience through innovative and engaging exhibits. The maximum total budget for the design and build contracts is £120,000, encompassing all required materials, fees, installation, and maintenance services. ## Notice North Wales Science Ltd runs a Science Discovery Centre called Xplore!. North Wales Science will from now on be referred to as "Xplore!" for the purpose of these documents. Xplore! is a subsidiary of Wrexham University and its registered office is Plas Coch Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AW.New exhibits are needed to stay current and competitive and meet the needs of our visitors. Xplore! has secured Shared Prosperity Fund investment from the UK Government that enables us to enhance our visitor experience. Xplore! has an existing exhibition that will be improved with these 3 new permanent exhibits.The wider funding will also enable Xplore! (via separate pieces of work) to carry out market research and feasibility studies relating to future utilization of the first-floor of the science centre.The summary of the scope of this contract will be follows:To design, manufacture, supply and install 3 new permanent science exhibits.To work with Xplore! and our appointed science exhibition, to finalise designs for the exhibit(s) selected.To work with Xplore! to ensure the exhibit(s) fit with our branding and materiality specification requirements.To build the exhibit(s) within the timeframe available.To arrange for delivery and installation to Xplore!To deliver staff training in the correct use of the exhibit(s) and how to maintain them.To arrange for a 1-year guarantee and maintenance contract for the exhibit(s), with all issues to be fixed in a timely manner (within 4 weeks) at no additional cost to Xplore!.The target contract dates will commence January 2024 and exhibit installation is expected to take place September 2024 (with scope to move this back as far as December 2024 at the very latest).The maximum total budget for the three exhibit design and build contracts is PS120,000 including VAT and inclusive of all materials, contractor fees, delivery, installation, the 1-year guarantee and maintenance contract, and all other costs incurred by the contractor. The budget should include all relevant taxes and currency conversions.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=137417.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. Interview & Presentation meeting has been scheduled for 23rd January 2024 for invited short-listed bidders. Please reserve this date in your diaries.(WA Ref:137417) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137417 | | 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 | 19 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 39154000 - Exhibition equipment - 39154100 - Exhibition stands - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2023 at 10:08 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137417 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC461038&idx=1 19th December 2023 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC461038&idx=2 19th December 2023 - Appendix 1 - Contract Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC461038&idx=3 19th December 2023 - Appendix 2 Final Draft General Terms & Conditions of contract - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC461038&idx=4 19th December 2023 - Appendix 3 Tender Evaluation Methodology - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC461038&idx=5 19th December 2023 - Appendix 4 Sell2Wales Post Box Guidance - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC461038&idx=6 19th December 2023 - Appendix 5 Materiality Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC461038&idx=7 19th December 2023 - Appendix 6 Xplore Exhibit Record ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137417.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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