Tender

Royal Berkshire Archives Extension

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is seeking bids for an extension to the Royal Berkshire Archives building located at 9 Coley Ave, Reading RG1 6AF, in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender falls under the 'Building construction work' industry category (CPV code 45210000) and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties need to complete the 'PAS91 Questionnaire - Berkshire Archives' document, with the tender period ending on 25 March 2025 at 11:00 AM. The contract is set to begin on 28 July 2025 and end on 17 July 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure (below threshold), and additional information can be found on the provided procurement portal links.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in providing tailored building extensions. SMEs are encouraged to apply, provided they can meet the set requirements. The successful completion of this project could lead to further collaboration opportunities with West Berkshire Council. Businesses specialising in building construction work, with competencies in project management and execution, stand to benefit the most from competing in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Royal Berkshire Archives Extension

Notice Description

The Council is tendering a contract for the supply/provision of an extension to the Royal Berkshire Archives building at 9 Coley Ave, Reading RG1 6AF Bidders must ONLY complete the 'PAS91 Questionnaire - Berkshire Archives' document for this first stage. Bidders who are successful at pre-qualification stage will be invited to tender for the contract. Please note the ITT documents have been included but are FOR REFERENCE ONLY and should not be submitted during this first stage tender. The full specification can be found within the tender pack. Additional information: To download the document pack for this tender opportunity, please register on our procurement portal using the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4d83c1-5815-4ce7-ae33-8e1079fcd402
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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