This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

24 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Tender

19 May 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Boston College, involves the refurbishment of the ELT Suite and the top floor of the Rochford building, focusing on construction work for college buildings. This open procedure is classified under the industry category of construction, specifically refurbishment work, building construction, and general construction work. The tender was published on 19th May 2026, with the tender stage now completed and the contract awarded to D. BROWN (BUILDING CONTRACTORS) LIMITED on 24th June 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st July 2026 and conclude by 24th August 2026, primarily executed within the United Kingdom, although it mentions broader delivery locations like British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which considered bids from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for construction companies specializing in building refurbishments and renovations. With an allocated budget limit of £351,471.95, this project is particularly suitable for businesses capable of delivering high-quality refurbishment and construction work within a limited timeframe. Companies specialising in educational infrastructure projects or those based in or around the United Kingdom will find this contract beneficial for business growth and portfolio enhancement. Given the suitability for SMEs, smaller firms looking to expand their public sector contracts should view this as a viable opportunity to engage and establish themselves within the educational construction industry segment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17843 - Boston College Summer Refurb

Notice Description

ELT Suite to be remodelled into existing office space. Refurbishment of top floor of Rochford building. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17843. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17843 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-997ac149-4999-4297-8d07-235d56e4873e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c687af6-588a-4391-ad20-00bb96c8721d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£351,471 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOSTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOSTON
Postcode
PE21 6JF
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Boston
Electoral Ward
Skirbeck
Westminster Constituency
Boston and Skegness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D. BROWN (BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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