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RIBA Stage 1 Feasibility Study for William Aston Hall, Wrexham University

Wrexham University

Open Closes in 10 days

Key facts

Closing date
Tuesday 27 October 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 10 days
Buyer's estimated value
£100,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
21 October 2026, 12:00
Contract period
9 Nov 2026 to 4 Mar 2027
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Q.1 Understanding of the Brief and Key Issues 15% : Understanding of William Aston Hall, the purpose of the study and the key issues and constraints to be addressed.
  • Q.2 Methodology and Technical Approach 20% : Proposed methodology for delivering a proportionate RIBA Stage 1 feasibility study and the technical approach to each element of the brief.
  • Q.3 Team, Lead Consultant and Relevant Experience 20% : Composition and experience of the proposed team, the role of the lead consultant and relevant comparable projects.
  • Q.4 Programme, Capacity and Risk Management 15% : Programme for delivery within the required timescales, capacity to deliver and management of risks to the programme.
  • Q.5 Stakeholder Engagement and Working with Theatr Clwyd 10% : Approach to stakeholder engagement, including working with the Authority and Theatr Clwyd, and reflecting that input in the options appraisal.
  • P.1 Total Price 20% : Total Core Fixed Fee including VAT, scored using the formula in the RFQ. Optional items and Stage 2 prices are not evaluated.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

other Suppliers must satisfy the following conditions of participation, each assessed on a pass or fail basis. Full details are in Part 3 of the RFQ document. Insurance. The supplier holds, or will obtain before the contract starts, Employer’s Liability insurance of £5,000,000, Public Liability insurance of £5,000,000 for each and every claim, and Professional Indemnity insurance of £5,000,000 for each and every claim, maintained for six years following completion of the contract. Health and safety. The supplier has a health and safety policy and arrangements appropriate to the services. Data protection. The supplier complies with UK data protection law and has appropriate technical and organisat…

Contract length and extensions
9 Nov 2026 to 4 Mar 2027. Extensions: The Authority may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract once to appoint the same supplier to deliver RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design services for William Aston Hall. The Authority is under no obligation to do so and the supplier has no entitlement to be appointed for Stage 2. Any extension depen… Options: The Authority may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract to appoint the same supplier to deliver RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design services for William Aston Hall. The Authority is under no obligation to do so and the supplier has no entitlement to be appointed for Stage 2. Any extension depends on…
How to submit
Quotations must be submitted electronically through the Sell2Wales Tender Postbox attached to this notice, at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales, by 12:00 noon on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Submissions by email or post will not be accepted, and late submissions will not be considered. Suppliers must su… Open www.sell2wales.gov.wales ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
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Framework
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Open for bids / closing date
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Clarification questions
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Conditions of participation
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Bids are scored on
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Lots
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Area (ITL)
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UK4 and other notice codes
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Description

Wrexham University invites quotations from suitably qualified consultants, or consultant teams under a single lead consultant, to undertake a proportionate RIBA Stage 1 Feasibility Study for William Aston Hall on the Plas Coch campus, Wrexham. The Hall is a principal cultural and civic venue, operated in partnership with Theatr Clwyd. The study will appraise the existing venue and develop and compare options covering the audience journey, the auditorium, technical theatre, backstage, access and inclusion, heritage constraints, building services and operating implications, with broad cost ranges, phasing advice and delivery risks. The maximum budget for the Stage 1 core services is £50,000 including VAT. Quotations above this figure will be rejected. The study is funded by the Arts Council of Wales Arts Capital Investment Fund with match funding from the University, and must be complete by 19 February 2027. Quotations must be submitted through the Sell2Wales Tender Postbox by 12:00 noon on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Suppliers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform. Full requirements, the conditions of participation and the award criteria are set out in the RFQ document, the Pricing Schedule and the Project Brief attached to this notice. AS part of the Optional pricing the University is seeking pricing for the Stage 2 Concept Design, however, the Stage 2 Award is at the discretion of the university and will be subject to available funding, And the university reserve the right to pursue other procurement options.