Tender

CBC-1863-T-TS General Building Works

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Shefford, United Kingdom, is currently at the tender stage for a contract titled "CBC-1863-T-TS General Building Works." The procurement process falls under the construction work industry category and includes various aspects such as building construction, alteration, and installation works. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, encouraging wide participation. The tender submission deadline is set for 23 March 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 May 2026, lasting for three years with the possibility of a two-year extension. Interested parties must register through the In-tend supplier portal to access tender documents and submit their applications.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in construction and building installation works. With a value of £12 million GBP, the contract is ideal for companies specialising in project management, asset replacement, refurbishments, and larger-scale improvement works. The emphasis on quality, price, and social value in award criteria suggests that businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality construction services, and those providing added social benefits, stand a competitive chance. Central Bedfordshire Council offers a transparent process, facilitated through the In-tend portal, ensuring fair competition and a clear communication channel for clarifications during the tendering phase.

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Notice Title

CBC-1863-T-TS General Building Works

Notice Description

General Building Works Project Management and delivery of Capital Works, including but not limited to: Asset replacement (Mechanical & Electrical and Fabric) General building refurbishment and adaptations Larger-scale improvement works Condition survey works Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st May 2026 Contract term: 3 years plus 2 years optional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016578-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45262700 - Building alteration work

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45321000 - Thermal insulation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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