Official UK procurement notice
BU452026- Architectural Modelling and Immersive Digital Visualisation
Authority: Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University (Education)
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71)IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: Wales (UKL12)
Published estimate £304,750≈ £102k / year · £365,700 inc. VAT
Tender notice expected 12 Oct 2026from the planned procurement notice
Contract term 3 yrsstarts 4 Jan 2027
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionBangor University is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a potential future procurement for the provision of specialist architectural modelling, digital reconstruction and immersive digital visualisation services.
This engagement is being conducted to help the University better understand the capabilities of the market, emerging technologies, innovative delivery approaches, commercial models and potential procurement options prior to commencing any formal procurement exercise. Information obtained through this engagement may be used to inform the procurement strategy, specification, award criteria and contract structure.
Bangor University will take appropriate steps to ensure that participation in this engagement does not provide any supplier with an unfair advantage or otherwise distort competition in any future procurement process.
CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Educational software development services · Multimedia software development services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Lot 1Planned
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services72212190 Educational software development services72212520 Multimedia software development services
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Planned procurement
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 16 Sept 2026, 14:47 BST
- Last source update
- 16 Sept 2026, 14:47 BST
- Latest notice
- Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077391
How it was run
- Submission deadline
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Timeline
4 published dates · Europe/London- Planning notice published5 days ago16 Sept 2026, 14:47 BST
- Market engagementin 9 days30 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Background- The University is developing a project focused on the digital reconstruction of a former hospital building and the creation of immersive visualisation environments that explore and communicate the relationship between architecture, place and historical through to present day experiences more…
through innovative digital technologies. The project forms part of a wider programme of research, heritage interpretation, education and public engagement activities. The anticipated outputs will support research dissemination, exhibitions and stakeholder engagement. Proposed Scope- The University is seeking feedback from suppliers capable of delivering some or all of the following services: Research and Discovery- Review and interpretation of archival and historical source materials. Analysis of historical plans, photographs, drawings, survey information and research documentation. Participation in stakeholder workshops and project development activities. Architectural Reconstruction- Development of detailed 3D architectural models of a former hospital building. Reconstruction of the building during three identified phases: Original construction. Derelict condition. Future refurbishment vision. Modelling of internal and external architectural features, circulation routes and landscapes. Maintenance of an auditable record of evidential sources and reconstruction assumptions. Immersive Digital Visualisation- Creation of immersive visualisation environments suitable for virtual reality, augmented reality, exhibition installations and web-based platforms. Spatial and time-based storytelling. Integration of visual, environmental and audio elements where appropriate. Development of engaging and accessible user experiences informed by historical research and stakeholder input. Testing and Final Delivery- User testing and refinement. Technical optimisation. Delivery of final models, applications, documentation, source files and agreed digital assets. Exhibition hardware and equipment setup where required. Contract Duration- The University anticipates that the project will be delivered over an approximate period of three (3) years. Supplier Participation- The University welcomes responses from suppliers with experience relevant to one or more aspects of the proposed requirement, including: Architectural modelling. Digital heritage. Historic building reconstruction. Immersive technologies. Virtual reality (VR). Augmented reality (AR). LiDAR and spatial capture. Real-time visualisation. Exhibition and public engagement technologies. Responses- Suppliers interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement should register their interest by emailing: [email protected] Subject: Architectural Modelling and Immersive Digital Visualisation PME Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 30th September 2026 Upon receipt of an expression of interest, Bangor University will issue a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire to interested suppliers. The questionnaire will seek information regarding supplier experience, technical capability, delivery approaches, commercial models, innovation opportunities and market feedback relevant to the proposed requirement. The University may also invite selected respondents to participate in follow-up discussions, demonstrations or market engagement meetings. Indicative Procurement Approach- The University anticipates that any future opportunity may be procured through a competitive tendering procedure. However, no final decision has been made regarding the procurement strategy and feedback received through this engagement may influence the final approach. Important Information- This notice is issued solely for preliminary market engagement purposes under the Procurement Act 2023 and does not constitute: A tender notice. An invitation to tender. A transparency notice. A commitment by Bangor University to commence a procurement process. A commitment to award any contract. Participation in this engagement is entirely voluntary and at suppliers' own cost. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately in accordance with applicable procurement legislation. Participation in this preliminary market engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. - Tender notice expectedin 21 days12 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract startsin 104 days4 Jan 2027, 00:00 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Pipeline notice- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Preliminary market engagement notice published16 Sept 2026, 14:47 BSTUK2
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender