Tender

Invitation to Tender - Minor Building Work

CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Cardinal Newman College, located in Preston, United Kingdom, has initiated an open procurement process for minor building works across its campus, including college buildings, grounds, car parks, and a Sports Pavilion at Factory Lane. This Invitation to Tender is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties can submit their bids until 16th March 2026. The procurement is categorised under building services and aims to appoint two contractors for an initial contract period of three years, with the possibility of extending an additional 24 months based on performance. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £660,000, with submissions required to be made electronically and in English via the MultiQuote platform.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, specifically for service providers within the building and construction industry. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their visibility and foothold in public sector contracting. The procurement method is based on a balanced evaluation of cost and quality, each weighted equally, making it ideal for businesses that can offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations, especially with the potential for contract renewals, thus promoting sustainable business growth in building services.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Minor Building Work

Notice Description

The College is inviting tenders for the provision of minor building works to College Campus, which shall include all college buildings, grounds, car parks and to include the Sports Pavilion located at Factory Lane (please see appendix C). The proposed contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend the contract for a further 24 months beyond the initial contracted period depending upon contract performance. Cardinal Newman College are looking to appoint to two contractors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013842-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Karl Holland
Contact Email
kholland@cardinalnewman.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01772 460181

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 4HD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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