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Published 6 Feb 2026, 13:11 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

SU112(26) Sketty Lane Track Resurfacing & Lighting Works

Official notice

Authority: Swansea University (Education)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£583,333£700,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 6 Mar 2026
Contract term 3 moends 30 Jun 2026 · starts 13 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Full overlay resurfacing of the existing athletics running track, including preparation of the current surface and installation of a new track system, associated track drainage works, including improvements and modifications required to ensure effective surface water run-off. Upgrade of the existing lighting infrastructure to modern, energy-efficient LED floodlighting, including removal of redundant lighting, installation of new LED.

The works are intended improve energy efficiency and extend the operational lifespan of the facility.

CPV: Construction work for sports facilities · Construction work of leisure facilities · Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£583,333
Contract period: 13 Apr 2026 – 30 Jun 2026 (3 mo)Value: £583,333 exc. VAT · £700,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

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: 30%Price: 70%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 30%
  • Cost: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Cost
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 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
6 Feb 2026, 13:11 GMT
Last source update
6 Feb 2026, 13:11 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-010940
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work for sports facilitiesConstruction work of leisure facilitiesMulti-purpose sports facilities construction work
Delivery area
Wales (UKL18)
Official registry OCID
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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
6 Mar 2026
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

6 Feb 2026 → 13 Apr 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published265 days ago
    6 Feb 2026, 13:11 GMT
  2. Submission deadline238 days ago
    6 Mar 2026
  3. Contract starts200 days ago
    13 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    6 Feb 2026, 13:11 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Swansea University

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PTNV-7472-GRTW Procurement, Finance Dept., Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PPContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender