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Carriage Works, Station industrial Estate, Phase 3a Works contract to Swindon Borough Council Heritage Assets

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 10:09

Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 15:19

Tender

15 Oct 2024 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Carriage Works, Station Industrial Estate refurbishment contract is a notable endeavour initiated by Swindon Borough Council, aimed at enhancing heritage assets as part of the broader redevelopment of the estate. The procurement process is managed through an open procedure with an estimated project value between £2.2 million and £2.8 million over a potential contract term of 15 months. Located in Swindon, England, this project falls within the 'Other building completion work' category and includes various related tasks such as demolition, site preparation, and construction work. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with Nationwide Engineering Ltd appointed as the supplier, scheduled to start on 10th February 2025 and continue through 16th February 2026. Key dates for participation included submission deadlines for tender responses by 4th December 2024.

This project presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses experienced in building completion, construction, and refurbishment, particularly those geared towards heritage and industrial structures. By engaging in this tender, businesses can align themselves with Swindon Borough Council's mission to create a fairer, greener environment. Companies proficient in handling large-scale refurbishments and possessing the capability to deliver specialised architectural and structural solutions could significantly benefit from this contract. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £2.5 million, showcases not only the financial potential but also the scope for businesses to demonstrate their expertise in contributing sustainably and innovatively to the redevelopment of heritage assets within Swindon.

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Notice Title

Carriage Works, Station industrial Estate, Phase 3a Works contract to Swindon Borough Council Heritage Assets

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers to deliver refurbishments to further units within the Carriage Works as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the estate. To support the Council's mission to make Swindon a Fairer, Better and Greener place for everyone. Works will include the strip out of units 10B,12B,13B and 14B of the main Station Industrial Estate, SN1 5DG and 8, a portion of 9 and 11 Carriage Works London Street, SN1 5FB as detailed in the RIBA stage 4 drawings and associated design information and NBS specifications. The installation of foundations for the future tenant fit out of a mezzanine structure in Unit 10B, new internal partitions and floor. The installation of new WC and teapoint spaces to units 10B, 12B, 13B and 14B of the main Station Industrial Estate site and 8, 9 and 11 Carriage Works, London Street spaces, including associated M&E works. The initial contract term will be for 10 months with an option to extend for a further up to 5 months for a potential total contract term of 15 months as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS 2.2m and PS2.8m across the 10 months up to a potential total 15 months contract term. The planning and listed building consent applications to support delivery of the works are separated into 2 applications - the main station road industrial estate site works and the London Street spaces. The first application is due for determination in October 2024 and the second application is due to be submitted late 2024, these related works may be instructed subject to planning consent and sufficient funding. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender Clarifications Tender clarification to be submitted in writing via messaging in ProContract tender portal, by 22 November 2024, 1000hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 04th December 2024, 14:00:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service (FTS)/ Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN747698 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instruction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc239a8d-1d15-464b-b528-fec4f681398d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111100 - Demolition work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45111213 - Site-clearance work

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45111250 - Ground investigation work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45214500 - Construction work for buildings of further education

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

45221243 - Pedestrian tunnel construction work

45223200 - Structural works

45223210 - Structural steelworks

45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

45421110 - Installation of door and window frames

45421111 - Installation of door frames

45421112 - Installation of window frames

45421120 - Installation of thresholds

45421130 - Installation of doors and windows

45421131 - Installation of doors

45421132 - Installation of windows

45421140 - Installation of metal joinery except doors and windows

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,528,079 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONWIDE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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