RIBA Stage 1 Feasibility Study for William Aston Hall, Wrexham University
Wrexham University, a higher education institution and operator of the Plas Coch campus, is procuring a proportionate RIBA Stage 1 Feasibility Study for William Aston Hall, a principal cultural and civic venue operated in partnership with Theatr Clwyd. The appointed consultant or single lead consultant team must appraise the existing venue and develop and compare options for the audience journey, auditorium, technical theatre, backstage areas, access and inclusion, heritage constraints, building services and operating implications. The study must include broad cost ranges, phasing advice, delivery risks and stakeholder engagement with the University and Theatr Clwyd, and must be completed by 19 February 2027 at the Plas Coch campus in Wrexham. The maximum value for the Stage 1 core services is £50,000 including VAT; optional Stage 2 Concept Design services may be considered separately, with an estimated duration of up to six months if instructed. The critical participation requirements include holding or obtaining £5 million employer’s liability, public liability and professional indemnity insurance, alongside passing the stated financial standing assessment.
Buyer: Wrexham University. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £100k
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Flintshire and Wrexham
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 9 Nov 2026 to 4 Mar 2027
- Category: Architectural and related services (71200000)
From the official notice
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 t...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £100k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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