Commercial Use of the Translational Research Hub (TRH) Cleanroom Facility
The University is seeking to engage with the market on an exploratory basis only to consider potential approaches, capabilities, and appetite relating to the operation and commercial use of a specialist cleanroom facility located within the University’s Translational Research Hub (TRH). This is to support the acceleration of the Authority’s mission for innovation and regional economic growth across the Cardiff Capital Region.
The University owns and operates a specialist compound semiconductor cleanroom facility located within the Translational Research Hub (TRH) at Cardiff University. The TRH is a research‑intensive environment for academic researchers and industry partners. It supports the University’s activity aligned to the Institute for Compound Semiconductors, the School of Physics and the School of Engineering.
The facility comprises a purpose‑built c.1500m² compound semiconductor cleanroom, supporting the fabrication and processing of compound semiconductor wafers up to 200mm (8‑inch) diameter. The cleanroom provides the capability to trial, establish, and scale compound semiconductor devices to an industrial standard, supported by advanced, industry‑standard processing and characterisation capabilities. Dedicated characterisation and back‑end processing areas enable end‑to‑end wafer processing.
The University is considering options for further commercial utilisation of the facility while ensuring that appropriate access for academic and research purposes is maintained. As part of this review, the Authority wishes to engage openly and transparently with the market to consider operating, access, and partnership models that could support these objectives.
The University is seeking expressions of interest from organisations with relevant experience in operating or managing specialist cleanroom, laboratory, or semiconductor fabrication facilities.
Through this premarket engagement, the University is seeking market feedback on potential commercial and operational models.
No preferred commercial or other operating model has been selected at this stage.
Organisations responding to this notice will be invited to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) Response Document, receive further technical information, participate in individual meetings or site visits, and provide feedback on potential commercial models.
Engagement will be conducted on a non-competitive and non-discriminatory basis. Participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement.
The outcome of this pre-market engagement will inform the University’s decision on whether a procurement is required and the appropriate route to market, if any.
The University reserves the right to take no further action, proceed to a competitive procurement, or consider other compliant routes in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
Interested organisations are invited to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) Response Document as confirmation of interest in participating in discussions. Suppliers must complete and return the forms via the correspondence function on the Universities e-tender portal In-Tend:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/
Responses should be submitted by the deadline Friday, 5th June 2026 at 17.00
Ceredigion County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Contractor for undertaking Gully Cleansing works.
The Contract will run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.
The exact hire time the unit(s) will be needed each year is uncertain and dependant on service requirements.
The estimated value is between £700,000 and £1,170,000 for the full term of the contract including all extensions. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices.
Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn ceisio penodi Contractwr cymwys a medrus addas i ymgymryd â gwaith Glanhau Gwteri Ffyrdd.
Bydd y Contract yn rhedeg o 1 Gorffennaf 2026 hyd at 30 Mehefin 2029, gyda’r opsiwn i’w ymestyn am gyfnod pellach o hyd at 24 mis.
Nid yw’r union amser llogi y bydd angen yr uned(au) bob blwyddyn yn sicr, ac mae’n ddibynnol ar ofynion y gwasanaeth.
Amcangyfrifir bod gwerth y contract rhwng £700,000 a £1,170,000 ar gyfer cyfnod llawn y contract gan gynnwys pob estyniad. Nodwch fod gwerth y contract a ddarperir yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn cynrychioli amcangyfrif a baratowyd gan y Cyngor. Fe’i cyhoeddir at ddibenion canllaw yn unig ac nid yw’n gyfystyr â chyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o bris disgwyliedig y contract. Disgwylir i dendrwyr gyflwyno tendr cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau’r farchnad
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County CouncilWales9 Jun 2026WAC-597361
Vehicle Workshop Parts Cleaning & Waste Management Services
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking a supplier to provide a workshop parts and equipment cleaning solution that meets all relevant Environmental and Waste Regulations reducing the Fire and Rescue Services environmental impact.
The successful Supplier / Contractor will provide a Contaminated Waste removal service that complies with all relevant environmental regulations including The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
The contract will be for a 2 year period with option to extend for a further 3 years at 12 month intervals, with annual review meetings held between all parties to ensure performance and compliance with environmental regulations.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue AuthorityWales14 Jun 2026WAC-597884