Tender

Airport Fire Station

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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Tender

20 Dec 2016 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cranfield University, located in Bedfordshire, England, is initiating a tender for the construction of a new Airport Fire Station, intended to replace the existing facility in line with the university's masterplan. This project, categorised under fire station construction work, has a budget of approximately £1.5 million, inclusive of VAT. Currently at the planning stage, the tender period concludes on 31 January 2017, with the construction works expected to commence on 1 May 2017 and continue until 1 November 2019. Interested contractors are invited to express their interest as a preliminary engagement to assess suitable candidates for this project.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for design and build contractors with experience in airport-related projects to expand their business footprint. Contractors who can demonstrate a proven track record in both design and construction, particularly those adept in obtaining planning permissions and employing cost-effective building methods, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity not only allows for potential profitability but also enhances the contractor's portfolio by contributing to a significant infrastructure project for a notable education institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airport Fire Station

Notice Description

As part of Cranfield University's approved masterplan the University are planning to replace their existing Airport Fire Station with a new, modern BREEAM excellent facility that will conform to the CAA regulations. Initially, the University is seeking expressions of interest from Contractors only and this as such does not constitute a commitment by the University to engage a Contractor or undertake the design and works, seeking merely to engage with the market place to quantify the level of suitable Contractors available to the University. An artist's impression and room data sheets will be available to provide you with the Universities vision. The University will be looking for an experienced design and build Contractor to complete the works and the design. This project will be undertaken using JCT Design and Build (DB 2011) form of contract. The construction budget will be approximately PS1.5m inclusive of VAT. and will include for associated fees etc. The University has a desirable criterion for Contractors to consider when placing an expression of interest: You will be expected to have a proven record of undertaking both design and the completion of works, and have worked with airports and associated authorities. You will be expected to develop this design further using the University's design standards with input from internal and external stakeholders. You will be expected to obtain planning permisson. You will be expected to deliver a design and undertake the construction works in both building and external surroundings using the most cost effective building methods available. PLEASE NOTE THE TIMESCALES GIVEN AT THIS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST STAGE ARE ESTIMATED AND NOT TO BE RELIED UPON. ACCURATE DATES WILL BE GIVEN WHEN THE TENDER IS PUBLISHED. Additional information: Please use the link below to register, review documents and send your tender response: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cranfielduni/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44aec5c-b9c1-4272-864d-763d1199faa8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45216121 - Fire station construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 1 Nov 2019 2-3 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
CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Gail Thorburn
Contact Email
procurement@cranfield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01234 758020

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK43 0AL
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)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Westminster Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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