Scope
Reference
2040
Description
The University of South Wales requires a contractor to prepare the space and install a new acoustic suspended plasterboard ceiling to the Students Union Nightclub Area with associated works.
Works to include removal of non-required fixings, installation of new suspended plasterboard ceiling, smoke/fire void detection, installation access hatches, new lighting, minor electrical works and redecoration.
The contractors are to note that the pre-existing ceiling has been removed. There is a scaffolding in place, the appointed contractor is expected to take over the scaffolding responsibility from the contractual start date.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 February 2026 to 10 April 2026
- 1 month, 16 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45421146 - Installation of suspended ceilings
- 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 31524100 - Ceiling light fittings
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45451000 - Decoration work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
Contract locations
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Participation
Conditions of participation
Please note that a USW accompanied, pre-tender site visit is mandatory and a formal record of the visit will be issued by USW Estates, without this formal record any tender submission will not be evaluated.
Site visits will be restricted to one week of availability. This will be the w/c 19th January 2025. Contact the project manager (details in 1.6.2 of the Invitation to Tender) to arrange a suitable appointment.
Please refer to tender documents for full conditions of participation.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
USW will be using eTenderWales for submissions.
Please register on https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
ITT reference is:- itt_122255
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/25992198019B8DED7FA7
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Health and Safety Procedures | Quality | 10.00% |
| Experience and knowledge of contractor | Quality | 10.00% |
| Programme | Quality | 10.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of South Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWX-4677-HTMN
University of South Wales,
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Laura Perrott
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales