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Relocation of the School of Business and Innovation, Cardiff Campus

University of South Wales · Education

In brief

University of South Wales is looking for suppliers for construction work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £700,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 10 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
6pm, Friday 4 December 2026
Bids by
midday, Thursday 10 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality Assessment 35% · Pricing Assessment 60% · Social Value Contribution 5%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts across the UK (from 3333 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The University of South Wales is seeking a contractor to refurbish and fit out the fourth floor of A Block and room CA.A101 at its Cardiff Campus, so the School of Business and Innovation can move there. Works are planned from 1 February to 25 June 2027, with an earlier completion date for part of the works on 28 May 2027. The building will remain occupied throughout the works A site visit is mandatory and is by appointment. Please see the Invitation to Tender document for more details Tender documents are available on eTenderWales (ITT: itt_128315).

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 6pm, Friday 4 December 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 10 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 107728-2026

About the buyer

University of South WalesLast 12 months

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Awards

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From notice 107728-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.