Award

Bletchley Campus; Salix Project

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 13:17

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes College has awarded the contract for the Bletchley Campus Salix Project, focusing on construction works including the replacement of Air Handling Units and associated ductwork, pipework, and heat emitters, alongside remedial roof work and integration with existing systems. The completion of the tender process was marked by the award to BORRAS CONSTRUCTION LTD. on 18th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 30th March to 19th September 2026. Situated in Milton Keynes, UK, the project represents a category of construction work for college buildings under sub-central government public authority classifications.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities in the construction industry, specifically targeting firms adept in building installations and environmental controls. The open competition and below-threshold tender allowed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to bid, as exemplified by BORRAS CONSTRUCTION LTD., the successful SME winner. Organisations experienced in handling telecommunications, environmental systems, and roof remediations stand well-suited to similar future opportunities, especially where open procurement methods are employed to foster competitive bidding environments.

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Notice Title

Bletchley Campus; Salix Project

Notice Description

Milton Keynes College wishes to procure the design and construction of the following works: The replacement of Air Handling Units and associated ductwork on the roof of the main building at Bletchley Campus, and the replacement of all associated pipework and heat emitters within the building. The project scope includes remedial work to the existing roof, builders work in connection with services, strip out of the existing heating plant, integration of the new heating system with existing air source heat pump plant, new environmental controls, and commissioning of the completed installation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060162
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025171-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,876,016 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 19 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES,
Postcode
MK6 5LP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORRAS CONSTRUCTION

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