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Published 1 May 2026, 08:17 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Additional Works at the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology

Official notice

Authority: Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University (Education)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£444,000£528,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 30 Jun 2026
Next notice expected 26 May 2026
Contract term 4 moends 22 Dec 2026 · starts 2 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Bangor University wishes to appoint a contractor to undertake additional works at the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology at Henfaes, Abergwyngregyn. The works will include :

  • a light touch refurbishment to lecture and teaching space in Menterra building, including decoration to walls and ceilings, repairs to existing doors, lighting and an allowance for new chairs and whiteboards;
  • installation of a growth room;
  • glasshouse upgrade;
  • plant mill installation;
  • security upgrades;
  • extension to PV supply;
  • Walkway - decoration to walls and internal door.

CPV: Construction work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 4 moSMEVCSEPublished value£444,000
Contract period: 2 Sept 2026 – 22 Dec 2026 (4 mo)Value: £444,000 exc. VAT · £528,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UK, WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation
    1. Submission of up-to-date supplier information on the Central Digital Platform, which confirms that the supplier is not excluded or excludable;
    2. Suitability of intended sub-contractors;
    3. Conditions of participation covering financial, corporate & professional standing, health and safety, environmental, fairness, inclusion & respect.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 25%Price: 55%Social value: 15%Environmental: 5%
Published sub-criteria (8)
  • Working within a constrained and live site.: 10%
  • Programme: 5%
  • Health & Safety: 5%
  • Supply Chain: 5%
  • Submission of Cost Information: 55%
  • Social Value Submission (Quantitative): 7.5%
  • Social Value Submission (Qualitative): 7.5%
  • Sustainability: 5%
Published award criteria (8)
  • Working within a constrained and live site.: How this will be managed and how you will overcome any challenges.
  • Programme: Provision of a gantt chart demonstrating the proposed programme, including lead in times and mobilisation periods.
  • Health & Safety: How you will manage health & safety effectively and control significant risks.
  • Supply Chain: How you will select and manage your supply chain to deliver this project in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Sustainability: How you will contribute to the University's sustainability policies and strategies in terms of carbon reduction, biodiversity, circular economy and waste management.
  • Social Value Submission (Quantitative): Submission of Social Value offer (Quantitative)
  • Social Value Submission (Qualitative): Submission of Social Value offer (Qualitative)
  • Submission of Cost Information: Submission of cost information
Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation
    1. Submission of up-to-date supplier information on the Central Digital Platform, which confirms that the supplier is not excluded or excludable;
    2. Suitability of intended sub-contractors;
    3. Conditions of participation covering financial, corporate & professional standing, health and safety, environmental, fairness, inclusion & respect.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 55 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
1 May 2026, 08:17 BST
Last source update
3 Jun 2026, 09:34 BST
Authority reference
BU172026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-052145
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work
Delivery area
UKWales (UKL12)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fda Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Submission deadline
30 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
22 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The tender process will be undertaken via eTenderwales:

etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ↗ (itt_124271)

Timeline

1 May 2026 → 2 Sept 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published174 days ago
    1 May 2026, 08:17 BST
  2. Market engagement159 days ago
    15 May 2026, 23:59 BST

    Interested contractors are invited to contact Bangor University project partners for an informal discussion about the plans and requirements of the tender process.

    If you would like to discuss the project and proposed tender process in more detail, please contact either:

    Matthew Stockton, Project Manager, Pick Everard on 07469 681478 or email: [email protected], OR

    Tom Sharp, Senior Cost Manager, Pick Everard on 07766 513388 or email: [email protected].

  3. Next notice expected148 days ago
    26 May 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published141 days ago
    3 Jun 2026, 09:34 BST
  5. Clarification questions by122 days ago
    22 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
  6. Submission deadline114 days ago
    30 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Contract starts50 days ago
    2 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 May 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    1 May 2026, 08:17 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    3 Jun 2026, 09:34 BST
    UK4
  3. Status changed to active
    3 Jun 2026, 09:34 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    3 Jun 2026, 09:34 BST
  5. Deadline published: 30 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
    3 Jun 2026, 09:34 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PTPM-4795-PZBG Finance Office, Bangor, Wales, LL57 2TRContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure