Award

Advanced Engineering Centre

BEDFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2018 at 19:50

Award Notice
Tender

30 Nov 2016 at 16:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the construction of the Advanced Engineering Centre by Bedford College, located at its Cauldwell Street campus in Bedford, England. The project, classified under "Construction work for college buildings" (CPV 45214300), has an estimated value of £3 million. The tender period for submitting proposals ended on 21 December 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 29 May 2017 and conclude on 7 August 2018. An open procurement method was utilised, enabling a wide range of contractors to participate in the bidding process, which emphasised delivering on-site apprenticeship opportunities and maintaining site functionality during construction.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for contractors, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in working within active educational settings. Companies specialising in construction and those adept at integrating apprenticeship schemes into their projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The winning contractor will not only contribute to educational infrastructure but also facilitate local job creation and skills development, aligning with Bedford College's strategic objectives and funding requirements from SEMLEP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Engineering Centre

Notice Description

Bedford College has secured detailed planning consent for the construction of a three storey Advanced Engineering Centre. The building will be located at the heart of the busy Cauldwell Street campus. Preparation for the project including the discharge of the pre-start planning conditions is well in hand. A site investigation and initial archeological investigation were completed in July 2016. The College are seeking a contractor who has very recent experience of working on a very tight; fully operational FE/HE education site. Students who attend Bedford College range from 14 year old school aged pupils to mature adults. A wide range of courses are offered by the college and the site must remain fully operational at all times during the works. The contractor will be mandated to register the project under the CC Scheme and to achieve a score of at least 38 out of 50. In evaluating the PQQ's; emphasis will be placed on evaluating the nature; scope and number of apprenticeships that are directly attributable to awarding the contract to a particular contractor and their supply chain. SEMLEP as a requirement of their grant assistance will require the college to provide evidence of the number of jobs and apprenticeships that are created as a direct result of this investment. The college will expect the contractor to provide site visits and access to the technical information for the curriculum teaching areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd84f908-ad12-41dd-8a2c-811ba2e2d541
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77c147f-7142-445d-96c9-2ebdc5389843
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45214500 - Construction work for buildings of further education

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,699,125 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Diane Gamble (Director of Estates & Facilities)
Contact Email
dgamble@bedford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01234 291490

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
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
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHE CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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