Scope
Reference
BU162025
Description
Bangor University has received a donation from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to create a state-of-the-art business school, which will be housed in the soon-to-be converted site of the former Friars Junior School on Ffriddoedd Road in Bangor. The refurbishment and development of this historic building and site will offer a really exciting opportunity to create a sector-leading business school, whilst conserving and renewing a significant, historic building in Bangor.The project aims to focus on refurbishing the historic asset, whilst extending to include a purpose-built vibrant Business School, to enhance the visitor, student and staff experience, and in turn entice future students and staff to the University. The University has evaluated tenders received and is now issuing a contract award notice.
Contract 1. Albert Gubay Business School – Construction and Refurbishment
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,227,895 excluding VAT
- £12,273,474 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 May 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 May 2026 to 29 July 2027
- 1 year, 2 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Works
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Should additional funding become available, Bangor University may wish to award additional work to the successful contractor.
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
C. Wynne & Sons Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJWJ-2234-QNRV
Kinmel Park
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5TY
United Kingdom
Region: UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Albert Gubay Business School - Construction and Refurbishment
Contracting authority
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPM-4795-PZBG
Finance Office
Bangor
LL57 2TR
United Kingdom
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales