---
title: "Xplore! design services"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137767"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WREXHAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-03-19"
---

# Xplore! design services

Buyer: WREXHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137767

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## Summary

Wrexham University has awarded a contract for the "Xplore! design services" project, which focuses on providing roofing design services, photovoltaic design services, and first-floor fit-out design services for the Xplore! Science Discovery Centre in Wrexham. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically architectural, engineering, and surveying services (CPV code 71250000). The procurement process, starting from the tender issued on 4 January 2024 to the award confirmed on 19 March 2025, progressed through the open procurement method. Notable dates in this process include the tender period ending on 19 January 2024, and the award period concluding on 5 February 2024. The contract was signed on 2 August 2024, and is currently active. The project location is Wrexham, specifically at the Plas Coch site on Mold Road.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in sustainable energy solutions and building design. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong portfolio in providing innovative design services and solutions in the educational sector may find this project particularly beneficial. Additionally, companies considering consortium bids may find this tender conducive, as highlighted by the university's openness to such arrangements. Given the high-profile nature of the Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, successful participation can significantly boost a firm's portfolio and visibility in the industry.

## Notice

Xplore! Science discovery centre Wrexham, roofing design services, photovoltaic design services, and first floor fit out design services (RIBA Stages 3&4 only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137767 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASSIDY + ASHTON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 16:40 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137767
- 4 Jan 2024 at 11:58 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137767

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN462264&idx=1
  4th January 2024 - Xplore design services ITT pack

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- http://www.wrexham.ac.uk

## Provenance

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