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

A Tender Notice
by WREXHAM UNIVERSITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
1 year
Value
£800K
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
08 Oct 2025
Delivery
15 Dec 2025 to 15 Dec 2026
Deadline
02 Nov 2025 17:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

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1 buyer

Description

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.

Award Criteria

Price 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.
Quality Technical/Quality is divided into sub-quality weightings as per the ITT tender pack
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CPV Codes

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
  • 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

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