Official UK procurement notice
Museum of Two Halves Project, Wrexham - Enabling and Shell & Core Works Package
Authority: Wrexham County Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionAward of contract for appoinment of a principle building contractor for the Base Build Construction Works (Shell & Core) for the refurbishment of the Grade II Listed Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives building (County Buildings, Regent Street, Wrexham) as part of the Museum of Two Halves (MoTH) project. The Museum of Two Halves will incorporate a new National Football Museum for Wales (Amgueddfa Bêl-droed Cymru) and refreshed Wrexham Museum (Amgueddfa Wrecsam).
CPV: Building construction work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Appointment of a principle building contractor for the Base Build Construction Works…AwardedPublished value£4,000,000
Appointment of a principle building contractor for the Base Build Construction Works (Shell & Core) for the refurbishment of the Grade II Listed Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives building (County Buildings, Regent Street, Wrexham) as part of the Museum of Two Halves (MoTH) project. The Museum of Two Halves will incorporate a new National Football Museum for Wales (Amgueddfa Bêl-droed Cymru) and refreshed Wrexham Museum (Amgueddfa Wrecsam).
This procurement process had two stages. First there was a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire Stage (PQQ) (pqq_33477), following which a shortlist of the 6 highest scoring bidders were progressed to Invitation to Tender Stage (ITT) (itt_107461). The procurement process was hosted on the eTenderWales (Bravo Solutions) online e-sourcing portal (etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ↗).
This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price to GBP 5,540,000.00 (all figures excluding VAT). This accounts for client instructed amends, variations, adjustments and valuation. Client scheme amends for additional works could not have been foreseen. Many amends arose during the works due to the challenging nature of the old historic building. Changing contractor in the middle of the works was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirements to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. The project reached Practical Completion 08/05/26. 12-month defects rectification period ends 08/05/2027.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical / Quality Questions: 65%
- price: 35%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical / Quality Questions: 65
- Price: 35
- Suitability
See tender documentation
- Price carries 35 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 17 Oct 2023, 09:42 BST
- Last source update
- 24 Jul 2026, 11:46 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 9 Feb 2024 – …
- Authority reference
Proc-23-26- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-070202- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c90Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Please see procurment documentation
Publisher note: This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price to GBP 5,540,000.00 (all figures excluding VAT). This accounts for client instructed amends, variations, adjustments and valuation. Client scheme amends for additional works could not have been foreseen. Many amends arose during the works due to the challenging nature of the old historic building. Changing contractor in the middle of the works was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirements to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. The project reached Practical Completion 08/05/26. 12-month defects rectification period ends 08/05/2027. (WA Ref:168307)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ ↗
- Submission deadline
- 15 Nov 2023, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Participation fee
- document
- Bids opened
- 9 Feb 2024, 17:00 GMT
Timeline
15 Nov 2023 → 24 Jul 2026 · 4 dates- Submission deadline15 Nov 2023, 17:00 GMT
- Bids opened9 Feb 2024, 17:00 GMT
- Contract starts20 May 2024, 00:00 BST
- Notice published83 days ago24 Jul 2026, 11:46 BST
Notice history
1 event · 5 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete7 Aug 2024, 08:52 BST
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2024-08: 1 release · 7 Aug 2024
- 2023-10: 1 release · 17 Oct 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdSMESubcontracting: Mechanical, Electrical, Stone repairs, Steel windows, Ceilings & Partitions, Steelwork, Roller shutter doors, Soft flooring, Zinc Roofing, Demolition, Lift, Render, Screed, Groundworks, Ceramic Tiling, Resin Bound Surfacing, Decoration, Masonry Repairs, Handrail, Staircase, Tarmac, Sanitary, IPS Curtain Walling, Blinds, Fencing, Guttering, Concrete Cutting, Kitchens Metal Decking, Landscaping, Folding Partitions, Hardwood Flooring, Intumescent Paint, Lift Removal, Single Ply roofing, Mansafe, Whiterock, Window Film, Specialist Finishes, Security Grills & Doors, Asbestos Survey, Structural Glazing. | — | — | Awarded |
| SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdSME +1 morejoint award | — | — | Awarded |
| SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdSMEMuseum of Two Halves – Base Build Construction Works (Shell & Core) | — | — | Awarded |
| SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 024765-2024-Proc-23-26; CR-2905-1 · SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdSME
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2024
- Value
- £4,174,397
- Period
- … – 12 Dec 2026
- Status
- active
Museum of Two Halves Project, Wrexham - Enabling and Shell & Core Works Package · SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdSME +1 more
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2024
- Value
- £5,196,074
- Period
- 20 May 2024 – 9 Mar 2027
- Status
- active
- Change This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price from GBP 4,174,397.04 to GBP 5,196,074.46 (all figures excluding VAT). This is to incorporate a number of unanticipated client scheme amends for additional works that could not have been foreseen and a resulting extended build programme. Many of these amends arose during the works due to the challenging nature of the old historic building. Changing contractor in the middle of the works was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirements to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. The End of Defects Liability Period has been extended to 9th March 2027., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price from GBP 4,174,397.04 to GBP 5,196,074.46 (all figures excluding VAT). This is to incorporate a number of unanticipated client scheme amends for additional works that could not have been foreseen and a resulting extended build programme. Many of these amends arose during the works due to the challenging nature of the old historic building. Changing contractor in the middle of the works was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirements to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. The End of Defects Liability Period has been extended to 9th March 2027.
Museum of Two Halves – Base Build Construction Works (Shell & Core) · SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdSME
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2024
- Value
- £5,436,517
- Period
- 20 May 2024 – 8 May 2027
- Status
- active
- Change This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price to GBP 5,436,517.49 (all figures excluding VAT). This is to incorporate a number of unanticipated client scheme amends for additional works that could not have been foreseen and a resulting extended build programme. Many of these amends arose during the works due to the challenging nature of the old historic building. Changing contractor in the middle of the works was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirements to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. The project reached Practical Completion 08/05/26. 12-month defects rectification period ends 08/05/2027., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price to GBP 5,436,517.49 (all figures excluding VAT). This is to incorporate a number of unanticipated client scheme amends for additional works that could not have been foreseen and a resulting extended build programme. Many of these amends arose during the works due to the challenging nature of the old historic building. Changing contractor in the middle of the works was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirements to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. The project reached Practical Completion 08/05/26. 12-month defects rectification period ends 08/05/2027.
Museum of Two Halves Project, Wrexham - Enabling and Shell & Core Works Package · SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdSME
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2024
- Value
- £5,540,000
- Period
- 20 May 2024 – 8 May 2027
- Status
- active
- Change This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price to GBP 5,540,000.00 (all figures excluding VAT). This accounts for client instructed amends, variations, adjustments and valuation. Client scheme amends for additional works could not have been foreseen. Many amends arose during the works due to the challenging nature of the old historic building. Changing contractor in the middle of the works was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirements to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. The project reached Practical Completion 08/05/26. 12-month defects rectification period ends 08/05/2027., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price to GBP 5,540,000.00 (all figures excluding VAT). This accounts for client instructed amends, variations, adjustments and valuation. Client scheme amends for additional works could not have been foreseen. Many amends arose during the works due to the challenging nature of the old historic building. Changing contractor in the middle of the works was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirements to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. The project reached Practical Completion 08/05/26. 12-month defects rectification period ends 08/05/2027.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- SWG CONSTRUCTION (BUILD & RENOVATE) LTDAwarded supplier
- SWG Construction (Build and Renovate) LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria