Scope
Reference
2041
Description
The University of South Wales requires a contractor to replace existing chilled water units. The chillers are located within a fenced compound on the ground floor to the rear of our Newport campus.
Works to include removal of existing and supply and install new units within the compound, including all modifications to flow and return pipework, any flushing, and all works to the compound to allow removal of existing and installation of new.
The tender also includes the replacement of the primary and secondary twin pump sets within the ground floor plantroom.
Provision and installation of new chilled water sensor pockets.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 February 2026 to 30 April 2026
- 2 months, 6 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines
- 42512000 - Air-conditioning installations
- 45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
Contract locations
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Participation
Conditions of participation
A USW accompanied, mandatory site visit must take place prior to a contractor submitting. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for further information.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 February 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_122309
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/28362232019B98BC710B
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
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312
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