Tender

Motor Vehicle Workshop and Brickwork Workshop at Woodlands campus

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull College and University Centre is seeking to enhance its STEM facilities at Woodlands Campus through an extension and refurbishment project, including a larger Motor Vehicle Workshop and the construction of a new Brickwork Workshop. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with involvement from AGM Procurement managing the procedure. The tender is divided into three lots: Lot 1 for the Motor Vehicle Workshop, Lot 2 for the Brick Workshop, and Lot 3 encompassing both. The process is conducted as an open competition below the threshold, and interested parties must register at the specified portal for full tender documents. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 9th January 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 16th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction and building enhancements. Companies experienced in vocational and technical college construction will be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the facilities involved. With a total value of £1.35 million across the lots, and award criteria focusing on a quality-to-price ratio of 60:40, the contract period runs from April to August 2026. Enterprises with capabilities in providing high-quality construction services and competitive pricing models should consider bidding to expand their portfolio and gain new educational sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Motor Vehicle Workshop and Brickwork Workshop at Woodlands campus

Notice Description

Solihull College & University Centre are looking to improve STEM facilities at Woodlands Campus with an extension and refurbishment works to provide a larger Motor Vehicle Workshop and enhanced facilities, and the construction of a new Brickwork Workshop, ready for curriculum delivery in the 26/27 academic year. The tender is presented in three Lots Lot 1 Motor Vehicle Workshop Lot 2 Brick Workshop Lot 3 - both Lot 1 and Lot 2 Please see the tender Guidance included in the tender pack available via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home for full details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079340-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45214310 - Vocational college construction work

45214320 - Technical college construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 1-6 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
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Additional Buyers

AGM PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Anna Manns
Contact Email
anna@agmprocurement.com, procurement@solihull.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 1SB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Little Aston & Stonnall
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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