Official UK procurement notice
BU452026- Digital Reconstruction of Former Hospital in North Wales
Authority: Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionBangor University requires a supplier to undertake the digital reconstruction of North Wales Hospital in Denbigh and develop an immersive visualisation environment that explores and communicates experiences of mental illness through architectural and spatial representation.
The project forms part of a wider research, heritage, cultural, educational and/or public engagement programme. The outputs will combine historical building reconstruction, architectural modelling, digital heritage techniques and creative interpretation of mental health experiences.
CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Educational software development services · Multimedia software development services
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Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 90%
- Commercial: 10%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical
- Commercial
No conditions of participation were published on the notice; check the tender documents.
- Price carries 10 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1 point. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- Turnover usually expected at this size: about £202,981 (twice the annual value).
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How Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University buys Programming services of packaged software products (CPV 7221), and who usually turns up
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University’s published record next to the market for the same work. Frameworks and DPS are left out: they draw different bid counts. Whole-market view: Programming services of packaged software products (CPV 7221) →
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1 bid11% / 0%
2–337% / 80%
4–633% / 20%
7+19% / 0%
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Below estimate15% / 47%
Within ±2%69% / 33%
Above estimate15% / 19%
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Lot #1CPV 7221Published estimate£305k
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1 bid8%
2–341%
4–637%
7+14%
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Middle 50%£274k–£305k
Estimate£305k
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| OLIVEDON LTDWorked for this buyer | Digital Degree Certificatesnotice published Jul 2025 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.2m4 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 2 live · £738k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 9% below n=2 | |
| £126k10 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | 4 live · £17m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £145k1 award in 36m · last 8 months ago | None on file | at estimate n=1 | |
OLIVEDON LTDSME | £257k1 award in 36m · last 16 months ago | None on file | 14% below n=1 |
| £800k1 award in 36m · last 23 months ago | None on file | at estimate n=1 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 16 Sept 2026, 14:47 BST
- Last source update
- 23 Oct 2026, 08:33 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 11 Dec 2026
- Authority reference
BU452026- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-100229- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077391Find a Tender
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via Sell2Wales- Requests to participate (first stage)
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- Tender submission deadline
- 20 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 11 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
16 Sept 2026 → 4 Jan 2027 · 8 dates- Planning notice published40 days ago16 Sept 2026, 14:47 BST
- Market engagement26 days ago30 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Background-
The University is developing a project focused on the digital reconstruction of a former hospital building and the creation of immersive visualisation environments that explore and communicate the relationship between architecture, place and historical through to present day experiences through innovative digital technologies.
The project forms part of a wider programme of research, heritage interpretation, education and public engagement activities. The anticipated outputs will support research dissemination, exhibitions and stakeholder engagement.
Proposed Scope-
The University is seeking feedback from suppliers capable of delivering some or all of the following services:
Research and Discovery-
Review and interpretation of archival and historical source materials.
Analysis of historical plans, photographs, drawings, survey information and research documentation.
Participation in stakeholder workshops and project development activities.
Architectural Reconstruction-
Development of detailed 3D architectural models of a former hospital building.
Reconstruction of the building during three identified phases:
Original construction.
Derelict condition.
Future refurbishment vision.
Modelling of internal and external architectural features, circulation routes and landscapes.
Maintenance of an auditable record of evidential sources and reconstruction assumptions.
Immersive Digital Visualisation-
Creation of immersive visualisation environments suitable for virtual reality, augmented reality, exhibition installations and web-based platforms.
Spatial and time-based storytelling.
Integration of visual, environmental and audio elements where appropriate.
Development of engaging and accessible user experiences informed by historical research and stakeholder input.
Testing and Final Delivery-
User testing and refinement.
Technical optimisation.
Delivery of final models, applications, documentation, source files and agreed digital assets.
Exhibition hardware and equipment setup where required.
Contract Duration-
The University anticipates that the project will be delivered over an approximate period of three (3) years.
Supplier Participation-
The University welcomes responses from suppliers with experience relevant to one or more aspects of the proposed requirement, including:
Architectural modelling.
Digital heritage.
Historic building reconstruction.
Immersive technologies.
Virtual reality (VR).
Augmented reality (AR).
LiDAR and spatial capture.
Real-time visualisation.
Exhibition and public engagement technologies.
Responses-
Suppliers interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement should register their interest by emailing:
Subject: Architectural Modelling and Immersive Digital Visualisation PME
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 30th September 2026
Upon receipt of an expression of interest, Bangor University will issue a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire to interested suppliers. The questionnaire will seek information regarding supplier experience, technical capability, delivery approaches, commercial models, innovation opportunities and market feedback relevant to the proposed requirement.
The University may also invite selected respondents to participate in follow-up discussions, demonstrations or market engagement meetings.
Indicative Procurement Approach-
The University anticipates that any future opportunity may be procured through a competitive tendering procedure. However, no final decision has been made regarding the procurement strategy and feedback received through this engagement may influence the final approach.
Important Information-
This notice is issued solely for preliminary market engagement purposes under the Procurement Act 2023 and does not constitute:
A tender notice.
An invitation to tender.
A transparency notice.
A commitment by Bangor University to commence a procurement process.
A commitment to award any contract.
Participation in this engagement is entirely voluntary and at suppliers' own cost.
Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately in accordance with applicable procurement legislation. Participation in this preliminary market engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process.
- Next notice expected14 days ago12 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published3 days ago23 Oct 2026, 08:33 BST
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 15 days11 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 24 days20 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 45 days11 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 68 days4 Jan 2027
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Sept 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published16 Sept 2026, 14:47 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published23 Oct 2026, 08:33 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active23 Oct 2026, 08:33 BST
- Procurement method changed23 Oct 2026, 08:33 BST
- Deadline published: 20 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT23 Oct 2026, 08:33 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Bidders are advised that all tender documents relating to this tender are available via the etendering portal etenderwales.
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender