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12 Oct 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Telford College is seeking design consultancy services for refurbishment and development projects. The design team will deliver RIBA Stages 2–4 and prepare comprehensive tender specifications for appointing providers for the Advanced Technology Centre refurbishment and the Defence Industry Hub project. Those specifications will support a subsequent Minor Works project. The work is divided into two lots: one for the Advanced Technology Centre refurbishment and one for the Defence Industry Hub. The stated delivery location is Telford, England.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement reached the tender stage, with submissions due by 6 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC. The contract period is 4 January to 28 February 2027. The estimated value is £175,000 across the procurement; no separate values are stated for the two lots. The opportunity is divided into the Advanced Technology Centre refurbishment and Defence Industry Hub lots. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No evaluation criteria or enquiry deadline are stated in the available process details.

This opportunity suits design consultancies able to deliver building design through RIBA Stages 2–4 and produce a comprehensive tender specification for subsequent project appointments. Suppliers should be able to address either or both of the two distinct project briefs: refurbishment of the Advanced Technology Centre, or the Defence Industry Hub project. The work leads into a Minor Works project, so relevant building refurbishment and project design experience, together with the ability to prepare clear specifications for appointing delivery providers, will be pertinent. The procurement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, making it relevant to practices with the expertise and capacity to undertake one or both design commissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18546 - Telford College - Building Refurbishment Design Services

Notice Description

The design team will be commissioned to deliver RIBA Stages 2 - 4, including the development of a comprehensive tender specification for the appointment of the Advanced Technology Centre Refurbishment Design Services Provider and the Defence Industry Hub Project Services Provider. The specifications supplied from this tender will form part of a Minor Works project that will follow. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Advanced Technology Centre Refurbishment Project Lot 2: Lot 2 - Defence Industry Hub Project To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18546. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18546 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6413fab1-d8f3-4943-bb77-60c3ad13eaad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c757ec81-6c0b-4a55-acb6-e9d4d9079c0e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
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
Telford College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF1 2NP
Postcode Area
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Arleston & College
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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