Tender

Brackenhurst Vertical Container Farm Groundworks Package

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is seeking bids for the "Brackenhurst Vertical Container Farm Groundworks Package," under the industry category of construction and civil engineering, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage, with an open procurement method, inviting below-threshold competition. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submissions is 12th January 2026 by 12:00 PM, with the enquiry period closing on 9th January 2026 at 5:00 PM. The tender package has a gross value of £120,000 and works are scheduled to begin on 19th January 2026, concluding by 31st March 2026.

This tender offers potential for growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in construction and civil engineering. Given the open competition format, businesses with flexible and efficient solutions in groundworks construction would be well-suited to compete. NTU's procurement aligns with both public undertaking and complete construction work standards, providing an inclusive platform for SMEs to showcase their capabilities. Interested contractors are encouraged to review the tender documentation for detailed award criteria and ensure adherence to submission guidelines via online electronic submission methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brackenhurst Vertical Container Farm Groundworks Package

Notice Description

Brackenhurst Vertical Container Farm Groundworks Package. See tender documentation for full scope of works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f649
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083163-2025
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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
Martin Parr
Contact Email
martin.parr@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158484741

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

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