Tender

bpha Vista Phase 2

ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Echelon Consultancy Ltd, acting as the buyer, has initiated a competitive tender for the refurbishment of three blocks on Queen Street, Bedford, UK. The project, titled "bpha Vista Phase 2," falls under the construction industry category and is located in the East of England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 27th March 2025. The contract is estimated at £25 million, and the work is scheduled to begin on 27th January 2026, concluding on 26th January 2032. This procurement follows a three-stage Competitive Dialogue process in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and construction, especially those keen on long-term projects and enhancing safety, energy efficiency, and quality of living spaces. Companies with experience in complex competitive dialogues and strong project management capabilities will find this project particularly appealing. It is also well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the procurement process's suitability considerations. The awarded contractor will have the chance to work on a prominent project, enhancing their portfolio and gaining valuable visibility in the public sector construction domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

bpha Vista Phase 2

Notice Description

bpha are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver the refurbishment of three blocks on Queen Street, Bedford UK, incorporating works that enhance the safety, energy efficiency, and overall quality of living spaces. The contract will be for a total of six years, with an estimated value of PS25 million (excluding VAT). bpha is following a three stage Competitive Dialogue procurement process in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Under the first stage of the process, prospective bidders are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire and its associated appendices. Following evaluation of submitted SQ's, bpha anticipate shortlisting six bidders to be Invited to Submit Detailed Solutions under the second stage of the process. Following evaluation of received ISDS submissions, bpha anticipates shortlisting three bidders to be invited to participate in Competitive Dialogue and submit Final Tenders. Following evaluation of Final Tenders, bpha intends to award to a single contractor. Full details of the requirements and instructions are included in the procurement and tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21b172ad-eac0-41e4-94ad-06c1c37c1c7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ad7773-ec94-45ab-8538-5d8ca9a6e21a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7BJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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