Tender

Tender for the provision of Civil Engineering & Groundworks Services - 4 year approved works contractor opportunity

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon has initiated a tendering process seeking qualified suppliers for the provision of Civil Engineering and Groundworks Services as part of a four-year contract opportunity. The contract, with an estimated value of £528,000, is intended to support various groundworks at their Swindon campuses: Queens Drive Campus and North Star. This open procurement method provides a competitive environment under the works category, with submissions required electronically by 27th March 2026. The enquiry period concludes a week prior, on 20th March 2026. The contract is subject to funding availability, starting on 1st May 2026, and continuing until 30th April 2030. The procurement is aligned with the UKPGA legal framework, specifically focused on access road construction and site preparation work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the civil engineering and construction sector, particularly those specialising in reinforced concrete work, access road construction, and site clearance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social ventures are especially well-suited for participation. The evaluation criteria highlight not just price—with a weight of 50%—but also quality, sustainability, and social value, allowing innovative businesses focusing on these areas to showcase their expertise. For enterprises eager to expand their portfolio within a structured public-sector environment, engaging in this tender process could considerably bolster future business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Civil Engineering & Groundworks Services - 4 year approved works contractor opportunity

Notice Description

New College Swindon is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to participate in a tender for the provision of Groundworks and Civil Engineering Services. This procurement will establish a 4 year Approved Contract supporting a broad range of groundworks across our Queens Drive Campus (SN3 1AH) and North Star (SN2 1DY) campuses. The estimated total contract value is approximately PS528,000 subject to funding availability and not a guaranteed commitment to spend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06475c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010159-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45233226 - Access road construction work

45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
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
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Contact Name
Gill Parish
Contact Email
gillparish@swindon.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01793 491591

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 1AH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Walcot and Park North
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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