Planning

Bidwell West 3FE Primary School

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

12 May 2025 at 10:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is planning a public procurement process for the construction of the Bidwell West 3FE Primary School and Early Years building in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. This project falls within the building construction industry category and has an estimated spend of over £15,000,000. As part of a planned procurement process under the tender stage, the project is anticipated to commence in February 2026 and conclude by September 2027, with a maximum extension possible until March 2028. The procurement method utilised is selective, awarded under a framework, and involves competitive bidding. The council has published a pipeline notice on the 12th of May, 2025, signalling the initial planning stages of the project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the building and construction industry to expand their portfolio by participating in a major educational infrastructure project. Companies experienced in large-scale public works, particularly those possessing relevant qualifications and resources to deliver complex construction projects, will be well-suited for this opportunity. The process encourages competitive participation, offering a platform for both established firms with a strong regional presence and those seeking to enter the Bedfordshire market to showcase their expertise and capability in executing substantial public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bidwell West 3FE Primary School

Notice Description

Construction of new 3 Form Entry Primary School and Early Years building in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. Estimated spend: PS15,000,000 plus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051099
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020363-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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