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Littleborough Fire Station Refurbishment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment and extension of the Littleborough Fire Station. The project, categorised under Building construction work (CPV 45210000), aims to deliver substantial building, mechanical, electrical, and external works in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £1,737,742 GBP, was awarded after a competitive quotation (below threshold) method. The contractual period began on 16th January 2023 and will end on 14th August 2023, with the form of contract being the JCT Intermediate Form with Contractors Design 2016 Edition.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in construction, engineering, and building services. Firms specialising in areas such as demolition, grouting, steelwork, pre-cast concrete, sprinklers, lightning protection, BMS controls, and photovoltaic systems would find this project particularly relevant. The refurbishment project awarded to H.H. Smith & Sons Co Ltd can serve as a substantial portfolio enhancer, allowing businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in handling comprehensive construction and refurbishment jobs funded by significant public sector authorities like the GMCA.

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Notice Title

Littleborough Fire Station Refurbishment

Notice Description

For the delivery of works for the extension and major refurbishment of the GMFRS Fire Station at Littleborough Contract Duration: 30 weeks plus Contract Rectification Period The Project is for extension and major refurbishment of the GMFRS Fire Station at Littleborough. Works to include Building, Mechanical and Electrical works as well as drainage and external works. The work is being funded by the GMCA from its own resources and budget approval has been received. The Contract Duration of the Works on site is expected to be 30 weeks, the Form of Contract will be the JCT Intermediate Form with Contractors Design 2016 Edition. The Contractors Design elements are as follows: * Temporary Support for Demolition Works. * Grouting of Coal Workings * Steelwork Connections. * Pre-Cast Concrete Beam and Block Floors (Ground & Upper Floor). * Sprinker Installation. * Lightning Protection Installation. * BMS Controls. * Photovoltaic System and Associated Support Systems Restricted tender process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c80f1d6-711f-4be5-b49c-e22dedaeab4d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,737,742 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,795,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2023 - 14 Aug 2023 6-12 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)
Contact Name
Carys Hopcyn
Contact Email
carys.hopcyn@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07973 927 261

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H.H. SMITH & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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