Tender

Manufacturing, Technology and Skills Centre Construction Works

WESTON COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

01 Oct 2025 at 08:07

TenderUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 11:18

Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 09:37

Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Weston College is currently inviting tenders for the construction and refurbishment of a Manufacturing, Technology, and Skills Centre (MTSC) at Filton. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 29 October 2025 at 12:00 PM via email. This project falls under the construction industry category and aims to deliver comprehensive construction management services. With an estimated contract value between £1.75m and £2.97m, the project will proceed with College Funding Only, following the unsuccessful outcome of an Office for Students grant application. The construction work is scheduled to start on 6 March 2026 and conclude by 31 August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and construction management. Companies with expertise in coordinating specialist sub-contractors and managing refurbishment projects will find this an apt opportunity. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria included in the tender. The award criteria emphasize quality factors such as organisational and operational methods, technical references, as well as cost analysis, which offers a balanced evaluation for diverse businesses to compete effectively. Engaging in this project could fortify a business's portfolio in public-sector infrastructural development and open further avenues in regional and educational construction projects.

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Notice Title

Manufacturing, Technology and Skills Centre Construction Works

Notice Description

**Please refer to change notice dated 01/10/2025 for up to date scope info. The successful provider will be appointed to deliver comprehensive construction management and refurbishment services, including the appointment and coordination of all required specialist sub-contractors, to ensure the timely delivery of the new MTSC at Filton. The estimated overall contract value will be between PS1.75m and PS2.97m and will not exceed PS2.97m. The final project value is dependent on the level of funding secured through an Office for Students (OfS) bid, the outcome of which is expected end of September 2025. Two options are therefore envisaged: Option A, subject to the successful award of bid funding, and Option B, to be delivered without bid funding, with the scope and value adjusted accordingly. Below details overall budget for Option A and Option B: Option A - with OfS Grant - PS4,5m Option B - College Funding Only - PS2,6m Estimated construction value [excluding Fees, VAT. Option A - with OfS Grant - PS2,97m Option B - College Funding Only - PS1,75m Start Date on site Option A - with OfS Grant - 19/01/26 Option B - College Funding Only - 06/03/26 Completion of the construction works Option A - with OfS Grant - 31/08/26 Option B - College Funding Only - 31/08/2026 Site Weeks Option A - with OfS Grant - 32 week, The contractor will be on site to support the college during the moving in period. Option B - College Funding Only - 25 weeks, The contractor will be on site to support the college during the moving in period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055323
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061124-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wcgtender@weston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01934 411411

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 2AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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