UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Introduction and Background to the Contract 2.1 Bangor University wishes to appoint waste management contractors for the collection and disposal/treatment of residual/general waste, recyclates, food waste, skip and container wastes at various University locations. 2.2 The contract will be for one lot only and is for Waste collection and management services for University premises within Bangor, Menai Bridge, Mona and Abergwyngregyn.and Waste collection and management services for the Wrexham site. 2.3 - Two pricing scenarios are requested from bidders. Option A is for straight forward waste collection, Option B is asks bidders to cost the pre sorting of general waste at residential locations. A decision will be made by the University Executive as to which pricing option is chosen for contract award purposes. 2.3 Bangor University is committed to the development of sustainable waste management practices and therefore seeks to minimise the amount of waste sent to landfill year on year, by means of waste prevention and reduction, maximising reuse and increasing our recycling in accordance with the Waste Hierarchy. We wish to partner with appropriate contractors who can assist us with meeting these objectives

To make potential bidders aware of a forthcoming tender to be issued on the 1st September 2025 (approximately) for maintenance services and minor works (up to £100k excl VAT) under three lots covering Electrical, Mechanical, and Building and Grounds Maintenance services. Suppliers are encouraged to bid across one or multiple lots and the use of sub contractors is permitted. The contracts for each lot will be subject to NSR (National Schedule of Rates) under the JCT Measured Term Contract 2024. Please note a mandatory supplier visit is required of all bidders. The visits to Bangor site with presentations , visits to sites and Q&A session will be held W/C 15th July (this may change if tender timetable dictate) and a seperate visit will be held for each lot (anticipated 1/2 day per lot to take place over 2 consecutive days).

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, Gwynedd. 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.

Bangor University have finalised RIBA Stage 2 (Concept design) to deliver the renovation of the Deiniol Building (fabric and fit-out) works. The proposal is to form a new North Wales Medical School to support unpredicted growth in medical education.

Bangor University is currently finalising a business case to request funding from the North Wales Growth Deal to deliver Egni, a new low/zero carbon two-storey development on the M-SParc site in Gaerwen, Anglesey. Egni will provide an estimated 1,000m2 of new business incubation and research collaboration space (total building size of approximately 1,727m2) with complementary business development support. It will create additional offices, workshops and laboratories, training and circulation/reception space.

The DSP Centre at Bangor University undertakes research in advanced communication techniques in its state-of-the-art research facility, which is partly funded by the North Wales Growth Deal (NWGD) through Ambition North Wales. To further expand our research capabilities, we plan to acquire an additional arbitrary waveform generator, along with set-up support and training.

Bangor University are seeking a supplier for the provision of marquee hire for events held for but not limited to Graduation and Open days during the Summer and Autumn each year. The contract duration is 3 years with options to extend 2 x 12 months.

The Residential Life team at Bangor University would like to invite participation in a Pre-Market Engagement exercise to seek the views of the market for the provision of a cloud-based software solution for the management of sales, reservations, management and similar for a approximately 2600 student bedrooms located primarily in two locations in Bangor, North Wales.

Procurement: Bangor University is seeking to conduct a procurement with the aim of establishing a contract (initially 12 months with an optional 12-month extension) for the delivery of anti-microbial resistance testing services as part of research contracts awarded to the University.

Bangor University is seeking a supplier for the Provision of Linen Hire and Laundry Service to multiple sites across Bangor University North Wales. This contract will be for the Provision of Linen Hire and Laundry Service for multiple locations across Bangor University including but not limited to: -The Management Centre which offers 56 en-suite guest bedrooms graded as Visit Wales 4 Star. Located on the University campus with stunning views of the Menai Strait and Anglesey. -Friddoedd Site Long & Short-Term Accommodation, the rooms are all en-suite single bedrooms arranged within units of 8 with shared kitchen facilities. -Reichel Hall Catering Services The contract will involve the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of linen items from various sites. The Linen will be hired from the supplier, however, there will be need for Bangor University’s own Shower Curtains to be laundered on a regular basis and other products on an ad-hoc basis. The Linen which Bangor University currently hire and have laundered and estimated annual quantities are as follows: Basic Range Single Sheet- 3290 Basic Range Single D/Cover- 3140 Basic Range Bag P/Case- 29320 Basic Range Hand Towel- 3470 Basic Range Bath Towel- 2870 Basic Range Double Sheet- 3370 Basic Range King Sheet- 4810 Basic Range Super King Sheet- 1095 Mid-Range Satin Stripe Double D/Cover- 3305 Mid-Range Satin Stripe King D/Cover- 4895 Mid-Range Satin Stripe Super King D/Cover- 1150 Mid-Range Hand Towel- 10490 Mid-Range Bath Sheet- 12675 Mid-Range Bathmat- 8970 White 90x90 Tablecloth- 3245 Black 90x90 Tablecloth- 630 White 70 x 70 Tablecloth- 154 White 70 x 108 Tablecloth- 223 White 118 inch Round Tablecloth- 252 White Napkin- 10218 Due to the nature of the contract there will be increase in demand around conference season during the months of May-September and peak Hospitality season around April-October. The University would like to understand the level of interest in the market place for Linen Hire and Laundry Service therefore are inviting any interested Organisations to submit an expression of interest to this early opportunity notice. The expected date for release of the Tender notice will be approximately (30/04/2025)

Procurement: Bangor University is seeking to conduct a procurement with the aim of establishing a contract (initially 2 years, with an optional 12-month extension) for the supply of digital media buying services as part of its overall marketing strategy. Pre-Market Engagement: The tender documentation and associated tender documentation is currently under development for this procurement. The University is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek the views, thoughts and opinions of organisations which may be interested in delivering services. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to seek feedback from the market that may inform a final specification and/or procurement approach to Digital Media Buying Services. Timescale & Process: The Contracting Authority will complete its Pre-Market Engagement Exercise on 2nd September 2025. Suppliers wishing to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise should contact the following email address: c.lone@bangor.ac.uk to receive a copy of the questionnaire. Completed questionnaires should be returned to the same email address. Additional Information: The Authority anticipates the procurement to be suitable for SMEs and expects any resulting contract to commence on 15th January 2026. Please note the estimated total value set out in this notice would include an estimated value of goods and/or services provided to a supplier by the Authority to enable the undertaking of service delivery and any resulting tender documentation for this opportunity would contain more specific information. CPV Codes 79300000,79340000, 79342000, 79342100, 79413000

Procurement: Bangor University is seeking to conduct a procurement to establish a contract (initially 2 years with an optional 12 month extension) for bus and coach travel services. Coverage: Following an internal assessment, Bangor University has identified its usage of bus and coach travel for the facilitating of student field trips, as well as promotional bookings and other University- wide requirements for in-scope services. Preliminary Market Engagement: The tender specification and associated tender documentation is currently under development for this procurement. The University is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek the views and opinions of organisation which may be interested in delivering services. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to seek feedback from the market that may inform the final specification and/or any procurement approach to the services. Timescale: The Contracting Authority will complete its pre-market engagement exercise on 6th October 2025. Additional Information: The Authority anticipates the procurement to be suitable for SMEs. Please note the estimated total value set out in this notice is subject to changing course information & budget availability and the associated tender documentation for this opportunity will contain more specific information. CPV Code 60172000

Bangor University is seeking a competent Lift Maintenance Contractor to provide statutory compliance and preventative maintenance for its portfolio of passenger, goods, platform, and stair lifts. The University’s stock is aged, with many obsolete systems, and therefore a focus on minimum statutory compliance, reliability, and effective reporting is required. Bangor University would like to invite expressions of interest from suppliers who are qualified and interested in this opportunity to enable us to decide the best route to market. Core Requirements The Contractor will be required to deliver: · Statutory inspection and preventative maintenance of all lifts within scope, to comply with LOLER, PUWER, EN13015, and relevant British Standards • 24/7/365 callout service, including: • Entrapments: attendance within 1 hour (working hours) / 2 hours (out of hours). • Breakdowns: attendance within 2 hours (working hours) / 4 hours (out of hours). • Emergency release of trapped persons. • Repair and rectification of defects identified by third-party inspections (LOLER/insurance). • Proactive, preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer requirements and industry codes of practice. • Supply of spare parts, labour, and materials (excluding vandalism/misuse, unless agreed). • Auto-dialler installation and testing. • Compliance with statutory safety requirements for machine rooms, pits, shafts, lighting, and safe access. • Clear communication, single point of contact, and uniformed, trained engineers. Bangor University has 59 Lifts across its campuses in Bangor, Anglesey and Wrexham with varying models, ages and conditions. Year of Manufacture ranges from 1965-2023. To receive the full list of lifts, please register your interest in this notice. Further information will then be provided via email.

This notice is to inform interested suppliers about a pre market engagement event to be held at Bangor University on 4th November 2025 commencing at 10am. The event will be held at Reichel Hall, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor. Suppliers who are interested in attending this even to find out more about this opportunity and have the opportunity to meet with the Estates team responsible for this procurement are asked to register their interest via this notice. An agenda will be sent out to interested suppliers.

Bangor University would like to invite interested suppliers to a pre market engagement event to be held at Bangor University on Wednesday 25th November at 10am. This event will give suppliers information regarding the University's upcoming tender for a framework for works between £100,000 and £1,000,000 (Excl VAT). Suppliers will have an opportunity to meet with the Estates team during this event to find out more about the opportunity. The University would like to explore during the event the University's 1. Requirements and approach to procurement 2. Approach to the design of conditions of participation 3. Explore and identify suppliers that may be able to supply the works required. 4. etc... The University envisages that the framework will be divided into lots - possibly 1. Electrical 2. Mechanical 3. Buildings and Grounds.