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Building and Refurbishment Services for Planetarium, Including Lift and Kitchen Installations

Wrexham University · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 10:29.

Opportunity overview

At Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, we are embarking on a bold redevelopment programme—Xplore! 2.0—to transform our facility into a dynamic hub for science, technology, engineering, the arts, and maths (STEAM) education. Through a phased approach, supported by the Shared Prosperity Fund and the Moondance Foundation, we will deliver new facilities that broaden access, raise aspirations, and strengthen the skills pipeline in Wales. Phase 1 will establish the only fixed-dome planetarium in north-east Wales, alongside essential accessibility upgrades. Phase 2 will create LaunchPADLansio, a dedicated early years STEAM space, together with a redesigned café and kitchen to support families. Collectively, these developments will provide a step-change in our capacity to deliver impactful, inclusive, and future-focused STEAM learning experiences for our community and beyond. Phase 1: Planetarium and Accessibility Upgrades. Tender-focus: Planetarium room build, office relocation, stairwell refurbishment and lift installation Phase 1, funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Transition Fund, will deliver a fixed-dome planetarium equipped with advanced AV technology and licensed software to provide high-quality STEAM experiences for groups of up to 30 visitors per session. Supply and installation of the planetarium are part of a separate tender package. To ensure full accessibility, Phase 1 also includes the installation of a platform lift, stairwell refurbishment, and relocation of staff offices to the first floor. The planetarium is expected to be fully operational by March 2026, with coordinated delivery between contractors and planetarium suppliers. Phase 2 – Early Years STEAM and Café Redevelopment. Tender-focus: LaunchPADLansio room build, kitchen installation and café redesign and installation Phase 2, funded by the Moondance Foundation, will establish LaunchPADLansio, a 212m² immersive STEAM exhibition space designed specifically for under 5s. The space will spark curiosity, foster imagination, and support early cognitive, communication, and social development. It is underpinned by the Wales Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Wales (Progression Step 1), with a focus on learning through play. This phase also includes a kitchen upgrade and café redesign, creating a welcoming hub for families. Interactive elements such as planet domes and space-themed exhibits in the café will extend the learning experience in informal settings, connecting families to STEAM themes beyond the gallery.

Classification

  • CPV39141000 — Kitchen furniture and equipment
  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV51000000 — Installation services (except software)

Lots

  • Lot 1£800k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa69
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
2 Nov 2025, 17:00

Enquiry period

Ends
21 Oct 2025, 17:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Amount
800,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
960,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
Please provide pricing cost details for the optional requirements as detailed within the Optional Items line in technical specification. The University is not obliged to purchase these items but are optional items that may be purchased depending on budget availability and competitive nature of the pricing. The prices should be as follows: For any United Kingdom based Economic Operators the Pricing for Appendix 1e should be in British pound sterling and shall be inclusive of VAT at 20% and include all other Taxes and Tariffs, where applicable. For any Economic Operators based outside the United Kingdom the Pricing for Appendix 1e should be in British pounds sterling and shall include all applicable Taxes and Tariffs. In order to account for VAT we may have to pay import VAT on goods. For supplies of services from outside the UK we must account for VAT under the reverse charge procedure. The University will need to add Value Added Tax at 20% to the Total Cost of the bid submitted, which must come within the total budget disclosed.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
Technical/Quality is divided into sub-quality weightings as per the ITT tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
15 Dec 2026, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
The Authority has set out the conditions of participation details in Appendix 1a WPSQ & Award Criteria Evaluation Methodology – WPSQ Tab and “Question Outcome” Column which refers to Pass / Fail participation criteria. In order to facilitate the Authority's assessment of a Participant's economic and financial standing, the Authority will assess the Participant’s Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Risk of Failure score which needs to be 50 or more in order to have an initial Pass. Failure to obtain a 50 or more D&B Risk of Failure score will result in the Authority’s Accountants undertaking further analysis using solvency ratios and profitability ratios etc as defined in the WPSQ Supplier Guidance. Participants are asked to provide information on their two most recent accounts, and upon request, provide copies of the most recent audited accounts or up to date financial statements where full audited accounts cannot be provided. The minimum criteria are set out in the WPSQ and Appendix 1a. The Authority may require further information from a Participant in order to consider if the Participant presents an unacceptable level of financial risk. Participants must achieve at least the minimum pass score for all questions. Any Participant that does not achieve the minimum pass score for any WPSQ question will be excluded at Stage 1 Phase 3 and its submission will not be further considered for the award of the Contract. Further instructions on what Participants should consider in relation to their response on financial standing is set out in the WPSQ and Appendix 1. The WPSQ acts as a self-declaration for Participants. The Preferred Bidder will be required to provide all requested certificates and documentation before being awarded the Contract. However, the Authority can ask any Participant to submit their evidence at any point in the procurement process, if this is necessary, to ensure that the process is carried out properly and in a timeous manner to meet with the procurement’s programme requirements.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 3
Id
51000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation services (except software)
Entry 4
Id
39141000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Kitchen furniture and equipment

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Description
Invitation to Tender.
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
L-2
Description
ITT Response Document Part (A) (WPSQ) Template
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
L-4
Description
ITT Response Document (B)
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
L-6
Description
Tender Invitation Letter
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 5
Id
L-7
Description
Form of Tender
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 6
Id
L-8
Description
Appendix 1a
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 7
Id
L-9
Description
Appendix 1b
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 8
Id
L-10
Description
Appendix 1c
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 9
Id
L-11
Description
Appendix 1d
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 10
Id
L-12
Description
Appendix 1e
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 11
Id
L-13
Description
ITT Response Document (C)
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 12
Id
L-14
Description
Specifications available via this Dropbox link, also accessible in Schedule 5 of the ITT
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 13
Id
063247-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
8 Oct 2025, 12:15

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PVVP-6867-JVYH
Name
Wrexham University

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL23
Country
GB
Locality
Wrexham
Postal Code
LL11 2AW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Plas Coch

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PVVP-6867-JVYH
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Scot Owen

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Wrexham · UKL23 · LL11 2AW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05aa69-2025-10-08T12:15:32+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·