Notice Information
Notice Title
Supply and Construction of Steel Building
Notice Description
1. Introduction Godmanchester Town Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the supply, delivery, and full construction of a steel-framed building (13m x 13m) at their Community Plant Nursery. Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery is a 4.5-acre site with orchards, meadows, woodland and gardens, which is managed by the town council but cared for by over 50 volunteers.. To grow further, we seek a building to securely store equipment such as compact tractors, ride on mowers, handheld petrol equipment but that can also proved essential office space for our growing staff team. This project includes all groundworks and the construction of three separate internal rooms (two offices and one staff room). The project will support the expansion of our operations and enhance the services the community nursery provides.. 2. Scope of Works 2.1 General Overview The works shall include, but not be limited to: - Full site preparation and groundworks - Supply and installation of a steel-framed building (13m x 13m) - Concrete foundation and floor slab - External cladding and roofing - Installation of: - One (1) roller shutter door (manual or electric - to be specified) - Multiple PVC windows (size and quantity to be agreed on-site) - Internal construction of: - Two (2) separate office rooms - One (1) staff room/breakroom, possibly storage - Electrical and lighting installation - Roof gutters will feed into a water tank positioned adjacent to the building. - Planning services - External finishes to match existing surroundings 3. Site Location Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery Off Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2AG What3 words: cemented, nails, seating Site visit can be arranged upon request. Contact Name- Kelly Bibby, Email- nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk, Phone- 07927 132850 4. Specifications Item Description Building Size Height 13m length x 13m width Eaves 3.0m + Frame Type Galvanised steel frame Cladding Insulated metal panels (roof and sides) Roof Pitch Dual Pitched Roller Shutter Door PA Door 1x approx. 2.5m (w) x 2.5m (h) - CNC Door, Un-insulated, Chain operated, to workshop area 1x Single Steel Security door 980mm x 2075mm to Room 1 1x Heavy Duty Steel Fire Exit Door 980mm x 2075mm to workshop area Windows Double-glazed PVC windows or similar 2x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 1 1x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 2 1x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 3 Internal Rooms 3 internal rooms, each with 1 x 900 x 2100mm internal door and finished with tape and jointed plasterboard finish with smooth skim coat, ready for decoration, or other similar finish. Room 1 - 6 x 5m Room 2 - 4 x 5 m Room 3 - 3 x 5m Insulation Full building insulation to comply with UK regulations Flooring Power floated concrete floor, internal vinyl/office-appropriate flooring Services Electrical wiring, sockets, lighting & heating. See photo below for electricity source. ( No water & drainage connections required) 5. Groundworks Groundworks to include: - Site clearance and levelling - Excavation and sub-base preparation - Concrete foundations and reinforced slab - Connection to existing services (electricity) - Excavation of trenches along the existing track, from the identified location (see photo below) to the main electricity supply point to facilitate electrical connections or infrastructure installation. 6. Timeline Milestone Estimated Date Tender Submission Deadline [Insert Date] Contractor Appointment [Insert Date] Works Start Date [Insert Date] Completion Date [Insert Date] (subject to weather & approvals) 7. Contractor Requirements Bidders must provide: - Company profile and relevant experience - Method statement and proposed timeline - Health & Safety policy - Proof of insurance (public liability, employer's liability) - 2-3 references for similar works - Price breakdown (materials, labour, VAT, contingencies) 8. Evaluation Criteria Tenders will be evaluated based on: - Price competitiveness - Relevant experience and past performance - Compliance with specification - Proposed delivery timescale - Quality of materials and workmanship guarantees 9. Submission Instructions Please submit tenders to: Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery Attn: Kelly Bibby Email: nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk Subject Line: "Steel Building Tender - GCPN" Deadline: [Insert Date and Time] Late submissions may not be considered. 10. Image References Proposed Site Location - Site to be cleared of storage sheds and containers ahead of work commencing
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05a335
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060140-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- 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, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
48 - Software package and information systems
50 - Repair and maintenance services
51 - Installation services (except software)
55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
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- CPV Codes
45000000 - Construction work
48000000 - Software package and information systems
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
51000000 - Installation services (except software)
55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £120,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £120,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 26 Sep 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 7 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- GODMANCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Kelly Bibby
- Contact Email
- nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- 07927 132850
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GODMANCHESTER
- Postcode
- PE29 2NB
- Post Town
- Peterborough
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
- 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)
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- Local Authority
- Huntingdonshire
- Electoral Ward
- Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots
- Westminster Constituency
- Huntingdon
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060140-2025
26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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