--- title: "Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148402" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148402" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148402.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148402.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-02" --- # Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project) Buyer: BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148402 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148402) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148402.json) ## Summary Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, in collaboration with LHC for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA), has concluded the procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project)". The tender process focused on the installation and maintenance of advanced engineering equipment to support the newly developed HiVE Advanced Engineering Facility in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. The open procedure method was employed, highlighting transparency and competitiveness, with the procurement category classified under goods (CPV code: 31600000). Although initial tender submissions concluded on 7 April 2025, the contract was awarded with a completion target set for the summer of 2025. The project is integral to educational objectives at Coleg Gwent, focusing on disciplines like Digital Manufacturing and Aerospace Engineering. This tender process presents notable opportunities for businesses, especially those in the advanced engineering and technology sector. SMC UK LTD, a large-scale enterprise, successfully secured the contract valued at £574,452.34, underscoring the potential for substantial growth and partnership in ongoing public service initiatives. Businesses equipped with skills in interactive systems, digital manufacturing, and engineering solutions stand well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The focus on delivering community benefits enriches local economies, making this an attractive prospect for companies with a proven track record of contributing to social and environmental objectives. ## Notice Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invited Tenders for the supply, installation, maintenance and support of advanced engineering equipment comprising an interactive industry 4.0 cyber lab. Following the conclusion of the tendering process, we are now progressing with the award of contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is currently engaged in the construction of an Advanced Engineering Centre (called HiVE derived from the name High Value Engineering) in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. The Development will form part of Coleg Gwent's Campus delivering educational needs in areas such as Digital Manufacturing, Composites Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Robotics. It is anticipated that the development will be completed during the summer of 2025. The equipment identified within this tender will be utilised by Coleg Gwent to deliver the proposed curriculum. The procurement comprises of an open procedure and a single award for the following equipment: - Supply, Installation and maintenance of an interactive Industry 4.0 cyber lab as per the published specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148402 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £574,452 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EBBW VALE | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP23 6DN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Blaenau Gwent | | Electoral ward | Ebbw Vale South | | Westminster constituency | Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney | | Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SMC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus ## Release History - 2 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148402 - 21 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148402 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497914 Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project) - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invites Tenders for the supply, installation, maintenance and support of advanced engineering equipment comprising an interactive industry 4.0 cyber lab. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL523662 Supply and Installation of Interactive Industry 4.0 Cyber Lab (HiVE Project) - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invited Tenders for the supply, installation, maintenance and support of advanced engineering equipment comprising an interactive industry 4.0 cyber lab. Following the conclusion of the tendering process, we are now progressing with the award of contract. ## Notice URLs - http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-148402 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148402. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148402.json.